Associate Director – Mechanical

EDC - Engineering Design Consultants

Lead Mechanical Engineering design overseeing projects from feasibility to construction at EDC, a sustainable engineering consultancy in Dublin. Mentor teams and manage project delivery to high standards.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee delivery of Mechanical Engineering design from feasibility through to construction across multiple projects.
Take responsibility for high-quality, technically robust project delivery, independently or within multidisciplinary teams.
Act as Project Leader where required, ensuring projects meet client brief, programme, and budget.
Ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with commercial and contractual requirements.
Manage and review design work, ensuring compliance with standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
Maintain high technical standards and provide quality control across all mechanical outputs.
Lead complex technical input and support innovation and best practice adoption.
Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, supporting team growth and performance.
Oversee team resourcing, workload planning, and coordination with internal departments.
Lead liaison with BIM and modelling teams on M&E drawing production and delivery.
Maintain and develop strong client relationships and act as a senior point of contact.
Represent EDC at meetings, workshops, site visits, and industry engagements.
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and offices to support efficient project delivery.
Support business development activities including bids and client engagement.
Work closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team on project delivery, resourcing, and strategic priorities.
Report to management on project, team, and financial performance.
Contribute to the ongoing development, reputation, and strategic growth of EDC.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Degree level in Mechanical Engineering with project management and Master’s qualification desirable.
6+ years Building Services Consultancy Design experience.
3+ years Team Management experience.
Proven experience in delivering detailed designs through the full design cycle.
Expert knowledge and experience in Water Services, Heating / LTHW, HVAC, Fuel, Above ground Drainage and BMS.
Experience in BIM, Energy Assessments and Modelling software will be advantageous.
Chartership Desirable.
Commercial savviness essential.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Paid Overtime / Time In Lieu / Flexitime
Performance & Development Management, including Annual salary reviews and Annual Performance related Bonus Payment
Annual Wellbeing Payment
Company Matched Pension Scheme & Death in Service
Industry Leading 28 Days Leave
Educational & Masters Support
1 extra week’s paid leave on reaching 5th Anniversary
Chartership Pathway & Paid Membership Fees
Engineering Excellence Weekend (Weekend with Team EDC Team) - Previous locations include Killarney, Edinburgh, Bantry, Brighton, Aran Islands.
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Health Checks
Flexible & Remote working all year round
1 month continuous remote working from any location, once a year. (Work from anywhere for 1 month, once a year)
Highly accredited People Experience Promise (Engineering Excellence, Together) focusing on Winning, Growth, Innovation, Leadership and People Focus.
Bike to Work Scheme
Employee of the Quarter & Year - Financial reward and public recognition

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical EngineeringProject ManagementBuilding Services Consultancy DesignWater ServicesHeatingHVACFuelAbove ground DrainageBMSEnergy Assessments

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringTeam ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCollaborationCommunicationStrategic PlanningQuality ControlProblem SolvingCommercial Awareness

Certifications

ChartershipMaster’s Qualification