Designer Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to join our Operations team in Dublin. You’ll take ownership of multiple large‑scale electrical contracts running concurrently, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll oversee Site Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, and other project leads – driving performance, commercial outcomes, and client satisfaction across every project under your control. What You’ll Do Lead electrical contracts from tender through to successful delivery Oversee design development, value engineering, and project planning Manage subcontractors, procurement, and specialist electrical installations Monitor resources, budgets, schedules, and technical performance Provide weekly progress reports (RFIs, procurement schedules, technical submittals, programme updates) Chair meetings with design teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety procedures Build strong relationships with clients and identify opportunities for future projects What We’re Looking For 10+ years’ experience in the electrical contracting sector A third‑level qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar (desirable but not essential) Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving ability Commercial acumen with a proven track record of successful project delivery Why Join Designer Group? Designer Group is a leading international Mechanical & Electrical contractor, delivering innovative engineering solutions for some of the world’s most recognisable brands. Headquartered in Dublin, we employ over 1,000 people across Ireland, the UK, Europe, Africa, and South America. We invest in our people and offer real opportunities for career progression. Our culture is built on our values: Safe. Trust. Respect. Challenge. Deliver. Apply Now If you’re an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager ready to make an impact on landmark projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and build your future with Designer Group. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading electrical contractor in Dublin is seeking an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager to oversee large-scale electrical contracts. You will lead projects from tender to successful delivery, ensuring compliance with all standards and fostering strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in the electrical contracting sector and possesses strong leadership skills. This position offers real opportunities for career progression within the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading mechanical & electrical services provider is seeking a Project Manager in Dublin to oversee large scale projects. Responsibilities include managing operations, ensuring compliance, and overseeing sub-contractors. Suitable candidates will have extensive M&E project experience, especially in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, and possess excellent people management skills. The role offers a salary range of €60,000 to €70,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we employ in excess of 1000 experienced and dedicated colleagues across the Group. As an industry leader, we work with some of the world's largest multinational companies and our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold. We invest in our people with continuous professional development. Our approach is underpinned by our values. Values Safe Trust Respect Deliver Roles and Responsibilities Reporting to Contract Managers, you will be required to supervise and direct operations on medium and large size projects, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget. You will be required to manage all aspects of programming works and monitoring building progress; compliance with regulations and issue weekly progress reports. Supervision of personnel on site. Carry out installation work in conjunction with managing site personnel. Review design process to ensure that installations are fit for purpose. Work with the Contracts Managers to devise suitable contracts for sub-contractors and appropriate site installation methods. Oversee the contracting process with chosen sub-contractors and ensuring all works are carried out correctly and as per contract. Co-ordination of plant movement and plant records, and keeping log records up to date and accurate and reporting plant issues to the Plant Manager including procurement, condition and delivery. Co-ordination of delivery of materials to site, when required, including checking quantity and quality of deliveries and taking full responsibility for same. Liaise with other trades people on site. Liaison with clients, main contractors and other trades personnel as and when required. Attendance at site meetings. Hold regular progress meetings with both the design team and sub-contractors and effectively control the use of both labour and materials. Carry out surveys of installations. Ensure the installations are ready for commissioning on the due dates and manage commissioning so that no liquidated damages are incurred on any projects. Close out project successfully and to budgeted profit levels. Be responsible for implementing Designer Group Health and Safety Procedures, and reporting to the Company’s Health & Safety Manager. Carry out weekly Toolbox Talks on site with all direct and indirect personnel. Carry out safety inductions with all new site personnel. Monitoring and implementing Method Statements daily. Liaising with Designer Group’s Quality Manager on all aspects of quality and ensuring any queries/issues are addressed and signed off. Comply with Designer Group’s Quality Systems including monitoring and maintaining site documentation. Provide ongoing mentoring and development for Apprentices on site and complete monthly staff assessments. Maintain and sign site staff timesheets. Ability to read drawings and specifications. Ability to plan all labour and material requirements at least two weeks in advance, ensuring adequate stocks/materials are available on site at all times. Qualifications and Skills Must have combined M&E large scale project experience with experience in cleanrooms and preferably have worked within the following sectors: Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and or Mission Critical facilities. Must have experience in the construction and commissioning of , LPHW, CHW, Lab gases, Ventilation and Plantroom installations. Have a knowledgeable understanding of electrical controls systems. Demonstrate track record of “on the job effectiveness” of large scale projects. Be able to work on own initiative. Must have excellent people management skills. Ability to multi task is a key requirement. Knowledge of MS Office. Correct understanding and interpretation of CAD drawings. Knowledge of BIM & Navisworks is an advantage. Application Process If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications mentioned above, we would love to hear from you. Our recruitment team will review applications and reach out to qualified candidates for further consideration. Designer Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. Salary: €60,000.00-€70,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we employ in excess of 1000 experienced and dedicated colleagues across the Group. As an industry leader, we work with some of the world's largest multinational companies and our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold. Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry. Our approach to everything we do is underpinned by our Values of: Safe, Trust, Respect, Challenge, Deliver The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor one of your main focuses will be involvement in compilation of tender documents and procurement strategy. You will be collaborating closely with the Commercial Director and Buyer/Estimation Departments in relation to company projects. Your Key Responsibilities as a Senior Quantity Surveyor Placement of sub-contract orders in conjunction with relevant Manager/Buying Department. Evaluate the terms and conditions of sub-contractors / contracts with emphasis on Risk, Program, Terms & Conditions, Design Responsibility etc. Prepare Tender Risk Analysis based on standard format, Contract documentation including bill of quantities. Run accurate Commercial Cost Control Reports on projects ensuring reports clearly identify committed costs, forecast costs for materials, sub-contract and labour in addition to preliminaries etc. Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks in conjunction with the Commercial Director. Provide advice on contractual claims – analysing outcomes and forecast and report as required. To prepare and present monthly company reports at each project and/or business review, in line with company formats and standards. Assist the Commercial Director in the preparation of monthly commercial reports. Assist the Estimation Department from time to time on the preparation of estimates. Ensure that client relationships are enhanced to maximize on current and future opportunities. Your Education & Experience Requirements Third level Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar. Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in a similar role. Strong communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with cross functional personnel. Good attention to detail, with an analytical approach and ability to work using your own initiative. Why work for us? Our people are our most important asset, we take pride in the quality of our staff and provide appropriate training for our people and always look to develop them within our business ensuring we have a strong and experienced workforce that gives us exceptional self-delivery capability. Application Process If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications mentioned above, we would love to hear from you. Our recruitment team will review applications and reach out to qualified candidates for further consideration. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Construction and Engineering Services Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland Salary: €110,000.00 - €130,000.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Designer Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Designer Group Designer Group is seeking to recruit Mechanical Engineering Graduates to join its growing engineering department. You will join a team of ambitions, innovative engineers challenged with delivering projects from our diverse range of clients from a commercial office fit out, to a prefabricated modular MV switch room, to a Biomass Boiler Plant in Africa. About Our Company Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we employ in excess of 1000 experienced and dedicated colleagues across the Group. As an industry leader, we work with some of the world's largest multinational companies and our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold. Values Safe Trust Respect Deliver This is an exciting time for Designer Group, with the fruits of our Engineering Our Future Strategy 2025 reflected in our substantial pipeline of work in Ireland, Europe, Africa and South America. The Engineering Team is an essential department within Designer Group and forms part of the foundation of every project. The Engineering Team is directly responsible for a number of key components in a project, delivering the highest standard of safety and quality. Designer Group is always at the forefront of the latest design and construction technology. From utilising design software, 3D modelling, point cloud scanning and 3D printing, Designer Group ensures their Engineering Team are equipped with the latest and best technology to ensure innovative solutions. Overview of duties Undertake a full design review of drawings, specifications and schedules to ensure compliance with the applicable standards and industry guides. Responsible for developing engineering alternative solutions, including detailed calculations and sketches for client approval. Review of the co-ordinated construction drawings and documentation. Prepare RFI’s and issue to the client. Detailed review of specialist supplier packages for compliance with project specification and applicable industry standards. Prepare and monitor procurement schedule in conjunction with the procurement team. Prepare and monitor technical submittals for approval by the client. Review BCAR preliminary inspection plan and coordinate with the quality team. Monitor LEED and BREEAM requirements and submittals as required. Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals. Assistance with client demonstrations. Review and provide attendance during commissioning stage. Key requirements A Level 7/8 Degree in Building Services Engineering or similar. Capable of working as part of a team and on own initiative. Good knowledge of the current mechanical standards within Ireland and UK. Health Care Pension Career Progression within the wider group Accredited Engineers Ireland Employer for CPD Pathway to Chartership with the SCSI International Travel Opportunities WrkIt lifestyle savings, learning and well-being platform membership Overseas project placement opportunities after completion of the programme How you can develop your career in DG Our people are the foundation for our continued growth and so encouraging continuous professional development and pathway to Professional Chartership is a top priority. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry. Our Head of Engineering began his career with Designer Group as a Graduate Electrical Engineer. His drive and ambition have allowed him to develop within Designer Group and we encourage all our staff to do the same. Application Process If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications mentioned above, we would love to hear from you. Our recruitment team will review applications and reach out to qualified candidates for further consideration. Designer Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Industry Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Designer Group by 2x Get notified about new Mechanical Engineer jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we employ in excess of 1000 experienced and dedicated colleagues across the Group. Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development, producing an innovative and passionate team that delivers projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest industry standards. Our values are Safe, Trust, Respect, Challenge, Deliver . The Role Senior Quantity Surveyor – responsible for the preparation of tender documents, procurement strategy and commercial cost control throughout project life cycles. The role collaborates closely with the Commercial Director and Buyer/Estimation Departments. Your Key Responsibilities Place sub‑contract orders with relevant departments. Evaluate sub‑contractor contracts, focusing on risk, program, terms and design responsibility. Prepare Tender Risk Analysis and bill of quantities. Run accurate commercial cost control reports, identifying committed and forecast costs. Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks. Provide advice on contractual claims and forecast reporting. Prepare and present monthly company reports and business reviews. Assist the Commercial Director with monthly commercial reports and estimator support. Maintain and enhance client relationships to secure future opportunities. Education & Experience Requirements Third level Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar. Minimum 8+ years’ experience in a comparable role. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with cross‑functional teams. Detail oriented, analytical, and self‑directed. Why work for us? We value our people, provide ongoing training, and foster career development within a strong and experienced workforce that delivers exceptional performance. Application Process If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications mentioned above, please submit your application. Our recruitment team will review applications and contact qualified candidates for further consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
