Principal MEP Digital Engineer

Does the thought of working on some of the most iconic projects in the UK sound appealing?

Are you a creative and innovative MEP Principal Digital Engineer with a flair for solving technical problems?

Have you worked contractor side and do you have experience of design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA)? 

Then our in-house MEP Engineering business, Crown House Technologies, is the company for you!

We are looking for an experienced senior MEP Principal  engineer to join the team where you will be working on some fascinating projects including nuclear power stations, life science buildings, data centres and hospitals.

If you join us you'll be a valued member of an industry leading team which can offer you an exciting and varied career with access to some truly great projects. CHT are committed to extensive training, development, and long-term career opportunities and as such this role is suitable for someone who is seeking long-term career progression.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an MEP Principal Digital Engineer to join the Crown House Technologies MEICA Digital Design Centre based at one of our head offices which could be either Manchester, Leeds or Dartford. 

The Crown House Technologies MEICA Digital Design Centre provides the capability to fully engineer our projects before commencing work on site ensuring an optimised engineered solution, technical excellence, maximised use of offsite products, reduced waste and enhanced delivery efficiency. All of our engineers are part of our Engineering Enterprise and aligned with our overall strategy to maximise DfMA, Digital Engineering, and Early Engagement.

The Role
The Principal Digital Engineer will lead the review and coordination of design information, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company design management procedures. This includes consideration of programme, buildability, safety, maintenance, and technical suitability. The role supports the implementation of processes for production, control, and distribution of design information across project stages and monitors progress against timelines for design, co-ordination, and interfaces.

Skills & Experience Required

• Contractor-side experience in MEP Digital Design / BIM Coordination and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA)

• Degree in Building Services, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, MEICA, or related construction/design field, or NVQ Level 4 with demonstrable design/construction experience

• Experience collaborating with design consultant teams

• Knowledge of a range of building materials, techniques, and MEP systems

Technical Capabilities

• Leading and owning the design brief

• Design optimisation and coordination for efficiency and buildability

• Application of DfMA principles to projects

• Managing consultancies and stakeholder interfaces

• Information and change control, ensuring accurate documentation and updates

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning so if you'd like to talk about part time or flexible hours we may be able to accommodate this so just let us know.

About us:

Crown House technologies is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off-site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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