Assistant Design Manager

Bimplus; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Company benefits

Ongoing technical training

Exposure to live projects

Job summary

Bimplus is recruiting an Assistant Design Manager for their growing M&E contractor team. This role supports the design and delivery of mechanical and electrical building services projects from concept to construction.

The successful candidate will assist in developing coordinated designs, produce drawings using CAD/BIM, and support site surveys. This position offers a clear path to a Design Manager role, with ongoing technical training and exposure to live projects.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualification in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or MEP.
• Good understanding of M&E building services.
• Comfortable working across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support development of coordinated M&E designs.
• Produce mechanical and electrical drawings using CAD/BIM.
• Assist with HVAC, ventilation, heating, plumbing, drainage layouts.

Skills

Building Services knowledge

Technical drawing interpretation

CAD/BIM experience

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualification in Building Services or Engineering

Job description

We're recruiting an Assistant Design Manager for a growing M&E contractor, with a clear progression route into a full Design Manager position.

The role will support the design and delivery of mechanical and electrical building services projects from concept through to construction, working closely with Design Managers, Project Managers, QSs, site teams and external consultants.

The Role

• Support the development of coordinated M&E designs
• Produce and amend mechanical and electrical drawings using CAD/BIM
• Assist with HVAC, ventilation, heating, plumbing, drainage, lighting, power and containment layouts
• Support design calculations, equipment selections and technical schedules
• Review drawings for clashes, discrepancies and design issues
• Attend design and coordination meetings
• Liaise with Project Managers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Support RFIs and technical queries
• Assist with site surveys and construction-stage design issues
• Maintain drawing standards, revisions and document control
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications, Building Regulations and relevant standards

The Candidate

• Experience or qualification in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or MEP
• Good understanding of M&E building services
• Able to read and understand technical drawings
• CAD/BIM experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and organisation
• Keen to develop into a Design Manager
• Comfortable working across both mechanical and electrical disciplines

Package

• £50,000-£65,000 basic
• Pension
• Company benefits
• Ongoing technical training
• Exposure to live M&E projects
• Clear progression into Design Management

The Opportunity

This role is specifically suited to someone ready to move beyond a pure Design Assistant / Design Engineer position and start taking more responsibility for design coordination, meetings, project delivery and stakeholder management.

The long-term route is clear:

It's an excellent opportunity to learn directly from an experienced Design Manager while gradually taking ownership of your own projects.