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

Apply

If you are an experienced MEP Building Services professional seeking a technically challenging pre-construction opportunity, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion.