MEP Design Engineer

1st Step; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment firm is seeking an MEP Design Engineer for a building services company based in Grays, Essex. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high quality MEP designs and ensuring compliance with British Standards and Building Regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in building services.

Qualifications

• Experience as an MEP Design Engineer or similar.
• Strong technical understanding of building-services systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Produce MEP designs and calculations in line with project requirements.
• Coordinate designs with architectural and structural information.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Skills

MEP Design

Mechanical services

Electrical systems

AutoCAD

Revit

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Hevacomp

Amtech

Revit

Job description

1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for a MEP Design Engineer based in Grays, Essex. (with site visits as required)

Our client delivers Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing solutions across commercial, industrial and residential sectors.

Job Overview

Responsible for producing high quality Mechanical, Electrical or combined MEP designs, calculations, drawings and technical documentation in line with project requirements. The role supports pre-construction, ensuring accurate, coordinated and compliant engineering outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Use relevant software such as AutoCAD, Amtech/Trimble, Hevacomp, Revit
• Develop coordinated Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health layouts.
• Coordinate designs with architectural, structural and specialist contractor information.
• Review drawings and models for clashes, performance, buildability and compliance.
• Liaise with consultants, suppliers and the wider project team to ensure consistent and accurate design information.
• Ensure all MEP systems comply with relevant British Standards, Building Regulations, CIBSE guidelines and project specifications.
• Produce and review technical submittals, schedules and datasheets.
• Attend design meetings, coordination sessions and site visits when required.
• Support procurement with technical evaluations of materials and equipment.
• Provide technical input for tenders, feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.
• Prepare accurate and timely design deliverables including drawings, specifications, calculations and reports.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience as an MEP Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer or similar.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical or electrical building-services systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical documents.
• Competence in design/calculation software such as AutoCAD, Hevacomp, Amtech, Revit (desirable but not essential).
• Experience working for an MEP contractor.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Working toward or holding professional membership (CIBSE, IET, IMechE) is beneficial.
• CSCS card or willingness to obtain one.

Full package available