Pre-Fabrication Detailing Lead

Job details

Posted 25 September 2026

Start date 23 June 2026

Location United Kingdom

Job type Permanent

Discipline Piping and Pipeline , Mechanical

Reference 168756

Job Function Engineer

Job Title: Pre – Fabrication Detailing Lead

Type: Permanent (Onsite role)

Location: London

Sector: MEP Engineering

TRS is currently recruiting for an experienced Prefabrication BIM Lead / Senior MEP Detailer to join a leading international MEP contractor delivering complex, high-value engineering projects across the UK and Europe. This role is based in London and will support a dedicated prefabrication (DfMA) facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior, hands‑on BIM professional to step into a leadership role within a growing prefabrication team. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings for offsite modular systems, while managing a team and driving standards across quality, safety, and technical excellence.

Job Description

Reporting to the Prefabrication Manager, this position is based in our London Office. The Pre-Fabrication Detailing Lead will be responsible for the production of manufacture drawings for offsite Assets including pump skids, Multistorey risers and Combined distribution modules.

As a senior member of the team, the Pre-Fabrication Detailing Lead will be an exemplar ambassador for the company and its values; integrity, dependability, safety, pride, quality.

Responsibilities

• Production of 3D models and manufacture drawings for offsite modules.
• Generation of piping Isometrics from P&IDs & Material Specifications.
• Design of optimum Plant room equipment layouts for efficient services routing.
• Ensuring proposed designs are developed in compliance with the factory requirements, equipment details, logistics and final location constraints.
• Issue completed 3D models to project teams for incorporation into the federated model.
• Review and interrogation of designs to optimise installation and pre-fabrication opportunities.
• Development of templates and Standards, Methods and Procedures (SMP’s) in relation to Prefabrication detailing to ensure a consistent quality of delivery is produced.
• Manage 3d content library and models in line with technical submittals.
• Incorporating Lessons learned and feedback from projects and the fabrication facility team into the SMP’s.
• Lead a team of detailers, assigning resources to project and ensuring works are completed in line with defined SMP’s.
• Identify workload peaks and Liaise with 3 rd parties, ensuring works are completed to program and in line with the SMP’s.
• Tracking of worked hours per asset and reporting for all team members on a weekly basis.
• Liaising with 3 rd party structural engineers to ensure produced drawings are receive structural sign off.
• Management of the delivery schedule in line with the Contract Programme
• Development and management of Pre-Fabrication programme whilst working with the Prefab Manager.
• Production of progress reports in line with Pre-Fabrication programme identifying any potential delays and implementation of any required mitigation measures.
• Seeking to clarify queries with the Design team through request for information (RFI) system
• Producing look ahead programs to assist production
• Carrying out Quality Control through inspections and snagging both during Pre-Fabrication build and once Pre-Fabrication components are received at site
• Carrying out document control, recording & transmitting information to other members of the Project Team
• Production of all necessary Engineering documentation to support the Pre-Fabrication strategy

Required Experience

• Detailed knowledge of the Pre-Fabrication Detailing Lead role
• Detailed knowledge of piping design and spooling requirements
• Degree or Trade qualified in a Mechanical / Building Services Engineering or related HVAC Discipline
• 8-10 Years’ experience in a similar role
• Advanced knowledge of 3D software including Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit and Fabrication MEP.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.