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Electrical & MEP Design.
Every building runs on services that nobody notices until they fail. MEP design is a high-demand and chronically under-supplied discipline — MEP coordinators in particular are among the hardest roles for firms to fill.
MEP Design Engineer · Electrical Design Engineer · Panel Design Engineer · MEP BIM Coordinator
What this work actually involves
This path covers electrical schematics and panel design, then moves into modelling building services in Revit MEP and coordinating them against architecture and structure.
If you want a discipline where demand consistently outstrips supply, this is it.
The sequence that gets you there
Roles this leads to
| Role | What you would do |
|---|---|
| MEP Design Engineer | Design and model building services |
| Electrical Design Engineer | Produce schematics, panel layouts and control documentation |
| Panel Design Engineer | Design and document control and distribution panels |
| MEP BIM Coordinator | Coordinate services against architecture and structure |
Programmes on this path
Short-term · Approx. 50 hours
AutoCAD Electrical
AutoCAD Electrical
Short-term · Approx. 60 hours
Revit MEP
Revit
Short-term · Approx. 40 hours
PC Schematic
PC Schematic
Short-term · Approx. 40 hours
Automation CAD
Automation CAD
A good fit if you are
- An electrical or mechanical engineering graduate
- A site services engineer moving into design
- An automation or controls technician
- Targeting MEP consultancies or contractors
Probably not the right start if
- You want architectural or structural work — see BIM or Structural Engineering
- You want product design — see Mechanical & Product Design
Frequently asked
Not for the foundation programmes on this path. If you already have some, you will move faster and we may recommend starting further along.
Yes. Weekend and evening batches run for every programme on this path.
It depends on your starting point and how much you build. People who finish a full portfolio project are ready to interview. We will give you a straight answer about your own situation at counselling.
A CADD Centre certification. The exact additional certifications this centre is authorised to award are being confirmed and will be stated precisely rather than implied.
Yes — portfolio review, CV and profile work, mock interviews and introductions through our Industry Recruitment Panel. We do not guarantee jobs and we do not claim to.
Still deciding?
Speak to an engineer, not a salesperson. We will tell you honestly if a different path suits you better.