MEP Materials & Takeoff Coordinator

Alternative Heat; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd is seeking a detail‑oriented Mechanical Take‑off & Materials Co‑Ordinator in Dundalk to identify, quantify and order mechanical components for projects. You will work from 3D models and drawings to prepare accurate take‑offs and coordinate material orders to meet schedules.

Join a growing offsite manufacturing team delivering modular MEP systems across the UK and Europe. The role requires strong numeracy, attention to detail and experience with procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical, piping or building-services drawings.
• Ability to work confidently with 3D models and digital drawing software.
• Knowledge of pipework components such as valves, bends, tees, reducers, flanges and fittings.
• Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience preparing material take-offs, bills of quantities or material schedules.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Competence with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement or material ordering would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of relevant mechanical specifications and industry standards would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical drawings, 3D models and project specifications.
• Identify and accurately count mechanical components and materials.
• Prepare detailed material take-offs and bills of quantities.
• Verify pipe sizes, specifications, pressure classes, materials and connection types.
• Raise purchase requisitions or orders for required materials.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, site teams, suppliers and procurement personnel.
• Check quantities against design revisions and update material schedules accordingly.
• Monitor orders and delivery dates to support the project programme.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information and potential material shortages.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities, orders and delivered materials.
• Help minimise incorrect orders, surplus materials and project delays.

Skills

Mechanical drawings interpretation

3D modelling

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel

Procurement experience

Tools

Excel

3D modelling software

Job description

Alternative Heat Ltd is seeking a detail‑oriented Mechanical Take‑off & Materials Co‑Ordinator in Dundalk to identify, quantify and order mechanical components for projects. You will work from 3D models and drawings to prepare accurate take‑offs and coordinate material orders to meet schedules.

Join a growing offsite manufacturing team delivering modular MEP systems across the UK and Europe. The role requires strong numeracy, attention to detail and experience with procurement processes.