MEP Engineer

Job description

Climate17 is pleased to be working with a leading, employee-owned building services consultancy delivering innovative, sustainable MEP design across the UK.

With a growing demand for quality assurance and performance-led delivery - particularly across the residential sector - this is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-impact, specialist MEP Guardian team shaping the buildings of tomorrow.

The Role: MEP Engineer (Guardian)

Based in London, this is a hands-on, site-focused role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring the quality, compliance, and performance of MEP installations.

Working closely with the sector lead, you’ll support the delivery and expansion of the MEP Guardian service-combining design review, on-site inspection, and performance optimisation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to delivery, understands site realities, and wants to influence outcomes in a meaningful way.

Key Responsibilities

MEP Assurance & Site Monitoring

• Carry out design reviews and assess contractor proposals
• Monitor MEP installations on-site to ensure quality and compliance
• Witness testing and support acceptance processes

Performance & Optimisation

• Conduct troubleshooting and optimisation studies on existing MEP systems
• Improve efficiency, reliability, and operational performance
• Support compliance validation and performance verification

Technical Standards & Best Practice

• Develop internal tools, trackers, and testing procedures
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Undertake internal design reviews to maintain technical standards

Team Support & Development

• Mentor and support graduate and junior engineers
• Contribute to the growth of the MEP Guardian service offering
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and projects

About You

• Background in Building Services / MEP Engineering
• Strong understanding of a broad range of MEP systems
• Experience with on-site inspection, commissioning, or contractor coordination
• Likely a Senior Engineer, or an Intermediate ready to step up
• Could also suit an MEP Coordinator from a contractor background
• Working towards or already Chartered Engineer status
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Comfortable representing projects in client and site meetings
• Passion for sustainable, high-performance buildings

Why Apply?

• Work at the forefront of the UK’s heat decarbonisation strategy
• Join a growing specialist team with strong project demand
• Be part of a people-focused, employee-owned consultancy
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge, technically challenging projects
• Clear pathway for career progression and leadership
• Flexible working and strong benefits package

Make an impact in one of the UK’s fastest-growing clean energy sectors.

If you’re passionate about sustainable heating and want to help shape the future of heat networks, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact neeraj@climate17.com to learn more.

About Climate17

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We support organisations driving the transition to a low-carbon future and are committed to building diverse, inclusive teams.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any support during the process, please let us know.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English