MEP Engineer (Guardian)

Climate17 is pleased to be working with a leading, employee-owned building services consultancy delivering innovative, sustainable MEP design across the UK.

With a growing demand for quality assurance and performance-led delivery - particularly across the residential sector - this is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-impact, specialist MEP Guardian team shaping the buildings of tomorrow.

The Role: MEP Engineer (Guardian)
Based in London, this is a hands-on, site-focused role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring the quality, compliance, and performance of MEP installations.

Working closely with the sector lead, you’ll support the delivery and expansion of the MEP Guardian service-combining design review, on-site inspection, and performance optimisation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to delivery, understands site realities, and wants to influence outcomes in a meaningful way.

Key Responsibilities
MEP Assurance & Site Monitoring

• Carry out design reviews and assess contractor proposals
• Monitor MEP installations on-site to ensure quality and compliance
• Witness testing and support acceptance processes

Performance & Optimisation

• Conduct troubleshooting and optimisation studies on existing MEP systems
• Improve efficiency, reliability, and operational performance
• Support compliance validation and performance verification

Technical Standards & Best Practice

• Develop internal tools, trackers, and testing procedures
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Undertake internal design reviews to maintain technical standards

Team Support & Development

• Mentor and support graduate and junior engineers
• Contribute to the growth of the MEP Guardian service offering
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and projects

About You

• Background in Building Services / MEP Engineering
• Strong understanding of a broad range of MEP systems
• Experience with on-site inspection, commissioning, or contractor coordination
• Likely a Senior Engineer, or an Intermediate ready to step up
• Could also suit an MEP Coordinator from a contractor background
• Working towards or already Chartered Engineer status
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Comfortable representing projects in client and site meetings
• Passion for sustainable, high-performance buildings

  Why Apply?

• Work at the forefront of the UK’s heat decarbonisation strategy
• Join a growing specialist team with strong project demand
• Be part of a people-focused, employee-owned consultancy
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge, technically challenging projects
• Clear pathway for career progression and leadership
• Flexible working and strong benefits package

Make an impact in one of the UK’s fastest-growing clean energy sectors.
If you’re passionate about sustainable heating and want to help shape the future of heat networks, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact neeraj@climate17.com to learn more.

About Climate17
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We support organisations driving the transition to a low-carbon future and are committed to building diverse, inclusive teams.

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