Job Description
MEP Subject Matter Expert (SME) - MEP Buildings on Railway Projects Birmingham Hybrid Working 55 - 65 per hour Inside IR35 3-Month Initial Contract + likely extensions An opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Subject Matter Expert to support the delivery of high-profile MEP Buildings serving the operation of the railway. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced project work within a main contractor environment, and supporting design delivery for Building Services Facilities and pumping stations for Railway Operations. The position offers hybrid working flexibility alongside the opportunity to join a busy team with a strong pipeline of ongoing work and potential extensions beyond the initial contract term. The Role You'll be involved in: Provide technical leadership across Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health disciplines, overseeing Senior Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. Lead technical reviews of MEP designs produced by designers, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project requirements, relevant standards, statutory requirements and safety-in-design principles. Coordinate multidisciplinary design integration and resolve technical interfaces with architectural, civil/structural, railway systems, utilities and construction teams, ensuring buildability and alignment with installation, testing and commissioning requirements. Manage the MEP design assurance, review and approval process, coordinating with the Employer, Designer, CAT Checker and subcontractors/suppliers to achieve timely design completion. Lead technical meetings, O&M reviews, interface reviews, PRAM and HAZOP sessions, ensuring decisions are recorded and actions are resolved and closed. Provide technical oversight of MEP systems, including HV/LV, lighting, fire alarm, BMS/CMS, earthing and bonding, HVAC, ventilation, heating/cooling, water, drainage and fire protection interfaces Support procurement through technical submissions, tender rev