Building Services Technical Coordinator

We are currently recruiting a Building Services Technical Coordinator on behalf of our client, a leading Irish building contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across a range of sectors.

From complex healthcare developments to the restoration of historic buildings, our client is committed to delivering excellence through collaboration, innovation, and technical expertise.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Coordinator to join a well-established Building Services Department, where you will play a key role in coordinating technical information, managing design processes, and supporting the successful delivery of projects. You will work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning, career development, and progression into Building Services Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Coordination: Oversee the day-to-day management of technical information, engineering requirements, and design coordination, proactively identifying information gaps and developing effective solutions.
• Design Management: Work closely with design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate designs, resolve technical queries, and address logistical and delivery challenges.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain schedules for technical submissions, Requests for Information (RFIs), and design coordination activities, ensuring all information is available in line with project programmes.
• Quality, Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with company standards and procedures, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 19650, supporting high standards of quality, health and safety, and environmental management.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support the management of Building Control Amendment Regulations (BCAR) requirements and ensure technical documentation meets relevant statutory and project-specific obligations.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, design teams, quantity surveyors, procurement teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and site personnel.
• Commercial Coordination: Collaborate with Quantity Surveying and Purchasing teams to review costs, budgets, value engineering opportunities, and supply chain solutions.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve issues relating to buildability, construction tolerances, design discrepancies, temporary works, and conflicting technical information.
• Project Delivery: Participate in site meetings, coordinate technical deliverables, monitor progress against programme requirements, and support the timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Tender Support: Assist with tender submissions, technical reviews, and the development of effective construction solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote best practice, contribute to process improvements, support CPD and technical training initiatives, and help minimise defects through effective coordination and quality management.

The Ideal Candidate

• A relevant degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years' experience in a dedicated Technical Coordination or Information Coordination role within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of technical information management, design coordination, and construction project delivery.
• A good understanding of ISO standards, particularly ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 19650.
• Knowledge of BCAR requirements and relevant construction regulations.
• Experience coordinating technical submissions, RFIs, design information, and project documentation.
• The ability to identify technical challenges, resolve information gaps, and develop practical solutions.
• Experience working collaboratively with design teams, Quantity Surveyors, procurement teams, subcontractors, and site management.
• An understanding of tender processes, commercial considerations, and value engineering.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to chair meetings, present technical information, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in relevant presentation and document management software.
• A full, valid driving licence.

For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at oclancy@sterlingengineeringeu.com By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose