Building Services Design Lead

Rockwell is seeking an experienced Building Services Design Lead to join our growing team in Cork on a permanent, full-time basis. This role will suit a highly motivated design professional leading and coordinating building services design projects across Mission Critical, Pharma, Med Tech, and Manufacturing projects.As a Design Lead, you will work closely with the Principal Design Engineer, liaise directly with clients, mentor and support junior team members, and play a key role in developing Rockwell’s overall design capability.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and coordination of Building Services projects, ensuring seamless integration across all disciplines.Work with the Principal Design Engineer to set design standards, best practices, and processes within the design team.Act as a client-facing representative, managing relationships, ensuring clear communication, and developing project briefs.Oversee the production and management of 2D/3D BIM Models, P&IDs, AF&IDs, calculations, and equipment schedules.Provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentoring to engineers and technicians within the design team.Review and approve designs to ensure accuracy, compliance with Building Regulations, BCaR, client & project requirements, and adherence to industry standards.Collaborate closely with tender, bid, site, vendor, and project teams to support successful project delivery.Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the design group.Qualifications, Skills, and ExperienceBachelor’s or Honours Degree (Level 7/8) in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.7+ years’ experience in a building services or mechanical design role, including time in a senior/lead capacity.Experience in regulated industries such as Cleanrooms, Data centres, Healthcare Facilities etc.Working knowledge of BIM and design software packages such as Revit MEP, BIM 360, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Navisworks is an advantage.Proven experience leading design delivery on complex, multi-disciplinary projects, complying with Building Regulations, BCaR etc.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated success in client-facing roles.Ability to mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.Strong technical expertise combined with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.Membership of a professional institution such as CIBSE, ASHRAE, Engineers Ireland etc. is encouraged here in Rockwell. Why join Rockwell?We provide a competitive salary that reflects your experience and qualifications. You will also have the chance to work in a vibrant and supportive setting, collaborating with experts in the field and making a positive impact on the environment. Our company prioritises work-life balance and supports your professional growth through training opportunities. Rockwell is an equal opportunities employer