Building Services Engineer – Building Compliance

ORS Consulting (ORS)

Building Services Engineer ensuring compliance with Building Regulations while collaborating with design teams and stakeholders in Ireland. Key role in delivering high-quality construction compliance across diverse developments.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review M&E designs for compliance with the building regulations, report design non-compliances and risks, workshop with design team to develop most suitable design solution for client requirements
Review mechanical and electrical building services installations on site for compliance with Building Regulations and project specifications.
Undertake benchmark inspections relating to M&E items.
Coordinate inspections and compliance activities throughout all project stages.
Carry out site inspections and monitor construction quality, workmanship, and regulatory compliance throughout the project.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and specialist consultants to resolve technical and compliance issues.
Review drawings, specifications, ancillary certificates, and project documentation.
Review technical submittals where required on Projects.
Review and collate quality documentation, and handover records, witness Testing and Commissioning of M&E systems to verify operation and cause and effect.
Maintain accurate project records, reports, and quality tracking systems.
Support the preparation and management of inspection plans and certification records.
Monitor project progress and maintain accurate compliance documentation throughout project delivery.
Provide technical guidance relating to building services systems, regulations, and standards.
Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships while delivering high-quality consultancy services.
Chair, participate and contribute in project meetings, with both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering
Strong background in mechanical and electrical building services design, construction, or consultancy
Significant on-site experience with strong understanding of construction and installation processes
Excellent technical knowledge of Building Regulations, BCAR requirements, and construction compliance procedures
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and construction stakeholders
Confident in reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and construction documentation
Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain high standards of quality and compliance
Proactive approach with strong attention to detail and commitment to professional standards
Chartered Engineer status or progression toward chartership (desirable)
Experience carrying out the Assigned Certifier role on Project including inspections and certification activities under BCAR (desirable)
Experience carrying out technical advisory or quality assurance/quality control services on projects (desirable)
Experience across commercial, residential, healthcare, or industrial sectors (desirable)
Familiarity with commissioning, testing, and handover processes for building services systems (desirable)
Knowledge of BIM coordination and digital project delivery tools (desirable)
Leadership or mentoring experience within project or compliance teams (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Performance-related bonus
Pension scheme with matching contributions
Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit
Work from abroad
Flexible working hours
Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform
Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave
Company and birthday annual leave days
Death in Service benefit
Tax saver - travel and bike to work
Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees
Talent Development Programmes
Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringBuilding Services EngineeringBuilding RegulationsBCAR requirementsConstruction compliance proceduresTechnical drawings reviewQuality assuranceQuality controlCommissioning

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailProactive approachClient relationship managementStakeholder engagementLeadershipMentoringTeam coordination

Certifications

Degree in Mechanical EngineeringDegree in Electrical EngineeringDegree in Building Services EngineeringChartered Engineer statusProgression toward chartership