MEP Design Manager | Multidisciplinary EPC Projects

Turner & Townsend; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an MEP Design Manager to join a multidisciplinary project environment in Barcelona. You will drive design excellence, coordinate across Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP and Process Engineering, and ensure delivery aligns with program requirements.

The role focuses on leading design management plans, managing design risks and changes, and coordinating with contractors, stakeholders, and leadership to achieve timely, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (BSc / MSc or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer or Design Manager within an EPC environment.
• Strong background in technical project management within complex, multidisciplinary environments.
• Solid knowledge of cooling systems and electrical distribution/transmission (essential).
• Ability to manage multiple interfaces and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience in data centre projects is a strong advantage.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the Design Management Plan, ensuring clear structure and delivery.
• Coordinate across Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP, and Process Engineering disciplines, as well as construction, security, and workplace strategy teams.
• Act as the central point of contact between Design & Build contractors, stakeholders, and leadership teams.
• Organize and facilitate design reviews, workshops, and stakeholder meetings, ensuring alignment and timely feedback.
• Oversee the full design coordination process, ensuring consistency across all packages.
• Manage design risks, issues, and changes, tracking them through to resolution.
• Ensure all design deliverables meet project requirements before submission.
• Support value engineering, constructability, and safety-in-design reviews.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, and technical approvals with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the Quality Control Program, including audits, walkthroughs, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with planning teams to integrate workplace and operational requirements.

Skills

Design leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary project management

Fluent in Spanish and English

Education

Engineering degree (BSc / MSc)

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an MEP Design Manager to join a multidisciplinary project environment in Barcelona. You will drive design excellence, coordinate across Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP and Process Engineering, and ensure delivery aligns with program requirements.

The role focuses on leading design management plans, managing design risks and changes, and coordinating with contractors, stakeholders, and leadership to achieve timely, high-quality outcomes.