Prefabrication Detailing Lead
CV-LibrarySW7, North Kensington, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 2 July 2026
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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 3rd 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 3rd 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
* Lead a prefab Team and relay directly into the DFMA factory, we would expect to see at least five years of experience, if not more on both.
* 8-10 Years’ experience in a similar role
* Advanced knowledge of 3D software including Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit and Fabrication MEP
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 3rd 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 3rd 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
* Lead a prefab Team and relay directly into the DFMA factory, we would expect to see at least five years of experience, if not more on both.
* 8-10 Years’ experience in a similar role
* Advanced knowledge of 3D software including Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit and Fabrication MEP