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