Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Designer Group is actively hiring Graduate Mechanical Engineers to join their expanding teams with multiple vacancies available immediately. This role is ideal for recent graduates in Mechanical Engineering aiming to build their careers within a prominent international mechanical and electrical contracting company. Successful candidates will gain practical, hands-on experience as part of live projects, collaborating with experienced engineers, project and commercial teams, and site leadership.

In this role, you will contribute to delivering mechanical building services across diverse project types such as commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, data centres, residential, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The position offers a mixture of office and on-site responsibilities, providing a thorough understanding of mechanical system design, coordination, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Designer Group’s structured graduate programme supports early-career engineers through project experience, mentoring, and skill development. This two-year programme exposes graduates to core teams and significant engineering projects throughout Ireland, the UK, and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in delivering mechanical services from initial planning through installation, testing, and commissioning stages.
• Support technical assessments including reviewing drawings, specifications, submittals, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and site personnel to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Help maintain quality, safety, and compliance standards for mechanical works.
• Participate in progress tracking, reporting, materials coordination, and resolving project issues.
• Build practical knowledge of mechanical and electrical (M&E) contracting, construction sequencing, programme management, and client requirements.
• Enhance technical understanding of mechanical systems, site coordination, project delivery, and engineering best practices.
• Engage actively in training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development as part of the graduate journey.

Candidate Requirements

• Possession of Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related field.
• Strong enthusiasm for mechanical building services, M&E contracting, and construction project execution.
• Well-developed communication, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within team settings and accept guidance from experienced engineers and project leaders.
• A proactive mindset, strong dedication, and eagerness to learn.
• Comfortable working in both office and site environments.
• Available to commence work immediately or at short notice.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Mandatory)

• Previous internship, placement, or site experience in construction, M&E, building services, utilities, energy, pharmaceutical, commercial, or data centre sectors.
• Basic familiarity with mechanical drawings, schematics, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Exposure to software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Microsoft Project, Excel, or other engineering/project management applications.
• Interest in pursuing professional development, continuous professional development (CPD), and chartership.

Employee Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment status.
• Structured graduate development programme.
• Mentoring from seasoned engineering professionals.
• Participation in major M&E engineering projects.
• Clear pathway toward chartership.
• Access to CPD training, including Engineers Ireland-accredited courses.
• Opportunities to work on international projects.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health insurance plan.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Travel and subsistence allowances when applicable.
• Bike to Work scheme eligibility.
• Active social committee and employee engagement events.
• Financial support for third-level education grants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Designer Group values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.