MEP Coordinator (Building services engineering)

MEP Coordinator – Pre-Construction

Location: Epping Forrest, Essex
Salary: £80,000 per annum + Benefits Package
Sector: Construction | Residential Development | MEP Building Services
Employment: Permanent

The Opportunity

An established and highly regarded construction and residential development business is seeking an experienced MEP Design Coordinator to join its pre-construction team, based at its Epping office.

Offering a salary of £80,000 plus package, this position represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced MEP professional with a strong technical background in mechanical, electrical and public health building services.

Working closely with the Building Services Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating MEP design, reviewing technical submissions and supporting the pre-construction process across residential and construction developments.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working for M&E contractors, main contractors or building services consultancies, who possess a strong understanding of building services design, technical compliance and pre-construction coordination.

Key Responsibilities

* Coordinate mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) building services throughout the pre-construction stages.

* Review Employers’ Requirements, technical specifications, drawings and tender documentation.

* Provide specialist MEP input into tender submissions, bid evaluations and pre-construction proposals.

* Liaise with estimating and commercial teams to review MEP subcontractor quotations and identify value engineering opportunities.

* Coordinate MEP designs, ensuring technical compliance, buildability and cost efficiency.

* Review plantroom layouts, service risers, spatial coordination and building services requirements.

* Assess technical documentation, including energy, acoustic and air quality reports.

* Work closely with MEP consultants, specialist subcontractors and internal technical teams.

* Identify and resolve potential design issues before construction commences.

* Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM 2015 and relevant fire safety requirements.

* Provide technical support to project delivery teams throughout the transition from design to construction.

Candidate Requirements

* Strong technical background in MEP / M&E Building Services.

* Proven experience in MEP design coordination, building services engineering or technical management.

* Experience working within pre-construction, design or technical delivery teams.

* Sound understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health systems.

* Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and Employers’ Requirements.

* Experience working with M&E subcontractors, consultants and design teams.

* Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CDM requirements and building services compliance.

* Understanding of value engineering, buildability and technical risk management.

* Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.

A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering would be advantageous.

Suitable Candidate Backgrounds

We would welcome applications from individuals currently working as:

* MEP Design Coordinator

* M&E Coordinator

* MEP Design Manager

* Building Services Engineer

* M&E Technical Coordinator

* Mechanical or Electrical Design Engineer

* MEP Pre-Construction Coordinator

Candidates from an M&E contracting background looking to transition into a more technically focused pre-construction position are particularly encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

£80,000 per annum + Benefits Package

This is an opportunity to join an established construction business, contributing to the early-stage technical development of significant residential and construction projects.

Location: Epping Forrest , Essex

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If you are an experienced MEP Building Services professional seeking a technically challenging pre-construction opportunity, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed