Isaac Simons

Overview

Isaac brings over five years of hands-on construction industry experience across mission-critical, residential, and infrastructure sectors in Ireland. Having worked both on the ground with MEP contractors and in-office with design teams, Isaac now works client-side, delivering projects from design through to handover.

With a strong track record of managing large-scale, complex projects, Isaac thrives on-site and excels in structured organisation and practical design foresight. His proactive problem-solving and ability to manage multiple moving parts make him an invaluable asset to the team.

Roles and Responsibilities

Building Services Engineer – Data Centre, Northern Dublin
Building Services Engineer for a large scale data centre in Northern Dublin to assist in handover. Oversaw all MEP subcontractors engaging in on site inspections, system testing, de-snagging – all monitored by biweekly check ins and updates of progress.

Building Services Engineer – Port Site Renovation
Building Services Engineer for large scale renovation of a 1.6km long port site. Responsible for underground infrastructure, national power & network setup, vehicle management system as well as all electrical & mechanical subcontractors including temporary electrics, CCTV & High Mast Lighting.

Building Services Engineer & MEP Manager – Residential Project, Central Dublin
Building Services Engineer & MEP Manager for residential mega-project in central Dublin. Responsible for design coordination, clash detection, on site inspections all the way through to commissioning & handover. MEP packages all handed over on time and under budget.

Key Strengths

• MEP lead on large residential and infrastructure projects
• Strong coordination across stakeholders and design teams
• Experience in both construction and commissioning phases
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and under budget

Project Experience

32MW Data Centre – New Build
Orion Business Campus, Ireland – €90M (2022)
Managed HV/LV/Gen, Mechanical, and BMS systems. Oversaw handover and integrated commissioning with subcontractors and client ICA.

Rosslare Europort – Major Port Renovation
Wexford, Ireland – €200M (2023)
Oversaw MEP coordination for 35 new buildings and a complex 33kV HV strategy. Managed underground infrastructure, fire, mechanical, electrical, security, refrigeration, and temporary works.

Sandyford Central (The Hudson & The Oslo) – Residential Build
Dublin, Ireland – €110M (2021–2023)
Led MEP design coordination, clash detection, on-site inspections, and commissioning. Systems included ICT, BMS, HV/LV/Gen, solar, security, and temporary electrics.

Career Background

John Paul Construction (2020–2024)
Building Services Engineer

• Data Centre: On-site inspections, system testing, and MEP subcontractor oversight
• Port Site: Managed electrical/mechanical scope including vehicle management systems and national power network
• Residential Mega-Project: Delivered MEP packages under budget and on schedule