Job Reference: RASMC300925 Job Title: Senior Mechanical Coordinator Salary: £Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package Location: Newry, Northern Ireland Senior Mechanical Coordinator Are you looking for a Senior Mechanical Coordinator role? Interested in working for a leading Mechanical Contractor? VANRATH are recruiting a Senior Mechanical Coordinator to work for a leading Mechanical Contractor, based in Antrim, Northern Ireland. Remuneration: £Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package What's in it for you? Competitive salary Company pension 28 + days annual leave Early finish on Fridays Active social and charity calendar Client: Our client is a leading provider of mechanical services across the UK and Ireland. The company is focussed on delivering top quality workmanship & professionalism, delivered by skilled, motivated and ambitious professionals. They work on a range of projects across various sectors providing a range of mechanical services; renewables, plumbing and heating, BMS commissioning, fire protection, sanitary ware, commercial piping systems, soils, waste and rainwater. Overview of Role: The Senior Mechanical Coordinator will lead the coordination of mechanical systems across a range of residential and commercial projects. The role will involve regular travel to new construction sites and working closely with main contractors, consultants, clients, and internal teams to ensure design and installation standards are met and exceeded. This is a senior position acting as the principal interface between pre-construction, procurement, and construction teams while also supporting and mentoring the mechanical coordinator team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in enhancing pre-construction workflows and job setup processes using both a digital construction platform and also the client platform. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient and practically minded and be solutions focused. Key Responsibilities: Lead mechanical coordination across assigned projects from pre-construction through to handover to the construction team Chair pre-construction coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and main contractors Act as the central liaison between design consultants, main contractors, and internal teams Report regularly to senior management and board level on pre-construction progress Support and mentor junior mechanical coordinators, contributing to team development Assist with the improvement of internal workflows and documentation processes Oversee job setup and pre-site readiness using Procore and internal systems Represent the company in technical meetings with clients, consultants, and external stakeholders Work proactively to identify and resolve coordination issues before they impact delivery Criteria: Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical coordination or technical project delivery Proven track record of working on complex mechanical systems including: Air Source Heat Pumps and Exhaust Air Heat Pumps / Heat Interface Units, Energy centres and Heating Controls / Communal cold water distribution systems / MVHR and MEV systems / Dry Risers, Mechanical Ventilation, and Passive Smoke Ventilation Strong understanding of construction and building services coordination practices Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure Comfortable working with multiple trades / disciplines Ability to balance competing priorities Desirable (but not essential) Formal qualification in mechanical engineering or building services Experience with BIM tools or digital coordination platforms (e.g., Revit, Navisworks) Prior use of Procore or similar construction management platforms Trade background with progression into coordination roles is highly valued For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion IND03 Skills: Senior Mechanical Coordinator Mechanical Coordinator M&E Building Services Construction Benefits: DOE + excellent benefits package