MEP Design Lead – Fire, Lifts & EMC (Contract)

Gold Group Limited; Montérégie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

MEP Design Manager - Fire, Lifts, EMC & T&C

Contract | 6 months | Inside IR35 | Day rate: £500‑£650 per day

Location: North Acton (easily accessible by public transport)

We are representing a major infrastructure joint venture seeking a MEP Design Manager with strong M&E systems experience to join their site‑based team on a high‑profile London project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supply chain design deliverables for Stage 5 (Design for Construction & Manufacturing).
• Act as the principal interface between design suppliers and internal teams.
• Oversee design assurance, CDM compliance, and ensure safety, maintainability, and operational requirements are embedded.
• Support commercial teams with cost reconciliation and subcontract management.
• Report progress, risks, and issues, driving collaborative resolution.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong track record in design management of MEP systems.
• Direct experience in fire protection (active/passive), lifts, EMC, and T&C processes.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations in design.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant CSCS card and competency in design software (AutoCAD, Navisworks, ProjectWise, etc.).
• Degree or professional qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering desirable.

Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven MEP Design Manager to step into a high‑value infrastructure environment on a contract basis. The rate on offer is between £500 and £650 per day and the role will be inside IR35.