Pre-Fabrication Detailing Lead

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment

Pre-Fabrication Detailing Lead – London/Coventry

Our client is a large and well-established MEP Sub-Contractor operating across the UK, Ireland & Europe. They undertake major Mechanical & Electrical Packages on behalf of Tier:1 main contractors involved in ‘technology’ schemes including Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, Semi-Conductor plants and heavy industrial projects.

Due to continued growth in the region of their Modular division, our client is now seeking an experienced Pre-Fabrication Detailing Lead to join their team working on Modular construction projects in Coventry.

Responsibilities

* Lead Prefabrication Detailing Strategy Across Major Construction Projects

Provide senior technical leadership for the development of detailed 3D MEP models and fabrication drawings supporting off-site prefabricated modules, ensuring designs align with project specifications, installation strategies, equipment constraints and final site conditions.

* Oversee Design Interrogation & Prefabrication Optimisation

Review project designs, P&IDs and technical documentation to identify opportunities for prefabrication, develop efficient plantroom layouts and service routing strategies, and ensure modules are optimised for installation efficiency and construction sequencing.

* Manage Prefabrication Detailing Team & Resource Planning

Lead and mentor a team of BIM coordinators and detailers, allocating resources across multiple projects, managing workload peaks and coordinating with third-party detailing partners to ensure deliverables are produced in line with programme requirements.

* Develop Prefabrication Standards, Processes & Digital Content

Establish and maintain company standards, templates and Standard Methods & Procedures (SMPs) for prefabrication detailing, manage the 3D content library in line with approved technical submittals, and incorporate lessons learned from projects to continuously improve delivery quality.

* Drive Programme Delivery, Reporting & Quality Assurance

Oversee the prefabrication detailing programme in line with the contract schedule, produce look-ahead programmes and progress reports, coordinate RFIs with design teams, ensure structural approvals are obtained where required, and maintain quality control through inspections, documentation management and technical sign-off processes.

Requirements

Degree or Trade qualified in a Mechanical / Building Services Engineering or related HVAC Discipline

Must have 8+ years’ experience in a similar role

Must be based within commutable distance of London or Coventry

Benefits

£135,000 – £140,000 + Package