Pre-Fabrication Detailing Lead

Pre-Fabrication Detailing Lead – Offsite Modular Construction

London
£85,000 - £90,000 + Accommodation + Travel + living Allowance
Full-Time | Building Services | Offsite Manufacturing

I'm recruiting for an experienced Pre-Fabrication Detailing Lead to join a leading engineering contractor based in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the prefabrication detailing function, producing high-quality manufacturing drawings for offsite modular MEP assets, including pump skids, multi-storey risers, and combined distribution modules. You'll play a key role in driving innovation, standardisation, and quality across major construction projects.

As the Pre-Fabrication Detailing Lead, you'll manage a team of detailers, produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings, develop prefabrication standards, and work closely with design, fabrication, and project teams to ensure successful offsite delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings for offsite MEP modules.
• Generate piping isometrics from P&IDs and material specifications.
• Design efficient plant room layouts and service routing.
• Develop and maintain prefabrication detailing standards and procedures.
• Lead and mentor the detailing team.
• Manage workload, resources, and delivery programmes.
• Coordinate with structural engineers and project teams.
• Raise RFIs and resolve design queries.
• Produce progress reports and look-ahead programmes.
• Carry out quality inspections and document control.
• Support the overall prefabrication and offsite manufacturing strategy.

Requirements

• Degree or Trade qualification in Mechanical, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of piping design, spooling, and prefabrication.
• Advanced experience with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Fabrication MEP.
• Experience leading detailing teams within an MEP or offsite manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer?

• Join a leading international engineering contractor.
• Work on major building services and offsite manufacturing projects.
• Long-term career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative, innovative working environment based in London.