MEP Coordinator

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

  
About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Reporting to the Lead MEP Coordinator, the MEP Coordinator has overall responsibility for delivering all 3D and 2D coordination milestones on each project, in line with Kirby’s Digital Construction Department standards, ISO 19650-aligned workflows, and project-specific BEPs, TIDPs, and MIDPs.

 

The MEP Coordinator must ensure coordinated installation, support off-site manufacturing opportunities, and enable high-quality project handover.

 

The role of the MEP Coordinator is a point of contact between the Digital Construction and Operations teams and is based on site. When not working on a specific project, the MEP Coordinator will be based within their Business Unit office and report to the Lead MEP Coordinator. They may need to assist with other smaller projects and produce tender information.

 

• Support the project team with regard to all coordination deliverables.

• Produce coordinated, constructible 3D models and 2D drawings, aligned to Kirby procedures and ISO workflows, as set by the Lead MEP Coordinator.

• Execute structured coordination workflows, clash detection exercises, reviews, and model status progression.

• Drive constructability reviews, facilitate off-site manufacturing opportunities, provide site verification, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives, always aligning responsibilities with established procedures.

• Work closely with the Operations team.

• Support all parties working within BIM processes, collaborating within the team environment to help achieve efficient project delivery.

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to other team members.

• Drive project efficiencies through the application of technology.

• Ensure adherence to Digital Construction Group procedures and standards.

 

 

Project Delivery

 

• Provide technical support to MEP Detailers.

• Act as the point of contact for the Operations team.

• Review and understand client EIRs and BEPs.

• Develop Kirby project BEPs.

• Set up projects, including splitting native files per WBS.

• Set up project folders in Vault.

• Ensure Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) is correctly configured for each project.

• Ensure MEP Detailers carry out all relevant duties.

• Detail and coordinate 3D elements according to project requirements and department standards.

• Produce and maintain 3D model files using Revit, Plant 3D, and Advanced Steel in accordance with current procedures.

• Create accurate 2D coordination and installation drawings.

• Administer and update all coordination documents, registers, and associated metadata in line with departmental procedures.

• Develop the TIDP and log change requests, information requests, and action items within ACC.

• Support the Lead MEP Coordinator with weekly progress updates.

• Ensure model files are coordinated and clash-free by running clash detection against federated models on a continual basis (every 30 minutes).

• Ensure the setup and continuous updating of coordination whiteboards.

• Administer Vault files.

• Conduct clash detection and resolve issues in submitted files promptly.

• Build and update federated models daily in line with departmental practices.

• Ensure all files are submitted in the correct format and adhere to departmental submission standards.

• Host weekly coordination meetings and ensure meeting notes are documented.

• Support all stakeholders involved in the BIM process.

• Assist with onsite clash resolution in accordance with updated workflows.

• Verify and prepare drawings to meet contract requirements.

• Liaise with project engineers and project management staff to resolve issues, explain drawings to production or construction teams, and provide adjustments as required.

• Work with CAD/Redlining teams to ensure the timely handover of record drawings.

• Ensure high-quality production of all 2D project drawings.

 

Digital Construction Development

 

1. Work within a designated project as part of a project team, supporting the Lead MEP Coordinator.

2. Help other team members develop their BIM skills.

3. Attend project site meetings, supporting the construction process and acting as an advisor to site management regarding coordination solutions.

4. Develop design knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and support systems related to 3D coordination, assisting with onsite clash resolution and installation verification.

5. Fully develop as an MEP Coordinator, driving efficiencies on site through detailed coordination, value engineering, and offsite fabrication.

6. Support training, SOP updates, and the rollout of new tools or workflows where appropriate.

7. Progress to Lead MEP Coordinator when opportunities arise and readiness is confirmed by the Digital Construction Manager.

 

The above list of tasks, activities, responsibilities, and accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the position.

 

Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly to ensure they accurately represent the post.

 

 

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Design.

• Minimum of 4 years' experience within a BIM/Coordination environment.

• Mechanical or Electrical background with a proven track record in a similar role.

• Proven ability to lead a team.

• Proficiency in Revit (MEP), Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360).

• Additional experience in Plant 3D and Advanced Steel.

• Experience with ISO 19650 information management principles and Common Data Environment (CDE) workflows.

• Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.