M&E

TEXO Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced M&E Engineer for a residential refurbishment project in Southampton. The role involves coordinating mechanical and electrical services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading technical meetings. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in M&E engineering and excellent communication skills. The contract duration is 12 months with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an M&E Engineer or similar role with coordination responsibility.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services in residential environments.
• Ability to review detailed M&E drawings and coordinate models.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all mechanical and electrical services with architectural designs.
• Review drawings and technical submissions, resolving discrepancies.
• Lead coordination meetings with subcontractors and design teams.
• Identify and resolve on-site and design-stage clashes.
• Support the site team with technical issues, design queries, and change management.
• Monitor M&E installation progress to align with programme and specification.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and project quality requirements.
• Support commissioning, testing, snagging, and final handover documentation.

Skills

Coordination of mechanical and electrical services

Ability to interpret M&E drawings

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

3D coordination models

Job description

TEXO Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced M&E Engineer on behalf of our external client for a residential refurbishment project in Southampton. The M&E Engineer will take responsibility for coordination of mechanical and electrical services, ensuring all systems are integrated, clash‑free and delivered to the required standards.

Location: Southampton

Start Date: December / Early Jan

Duration: 12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all mechanical and electrical services with architectural and structural designs.
• Review drawings, models, and technical submissions, providing feedback and resolving discrepancies.
• Lead and participate in coordination meetings with subcontractors and design teams.
• Identify and resolve on‑site and design‑stage clashes, ensuring seamless installation.
• Support the site team with technical issues, design queries, and change management.
• Monitor M&E installation progress to ensure alignment with programme and specification.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, industry standards, and project quality requirements.
• Support commissioning, testing procedures, snagging, and final handover documentation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an M&E Engineer, Building Services Engineer, or similar role with coordination responsibility.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services in residential or refurbishment environments.
• Ability to interpret and review detailed M&E drawings and 3D coordination models.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

If this role seems of interest, please contact Brooke Nesbit at TEXO Recruitment on 01670 331846 or send your CV to [e-mail].