Associate Design Director - Building Services

WR HVAC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established M&E Design and Build contractor is seeking an Associate Design Director to lead their design team. You will be responsible for designing and specifying mechanical building services systems, including HVAC and plumbing and supporting projects from initial consultation to handover. The role offers a salary of £66,000 to £86,000, a £6,000 car allowance, 33 days holiday, a holiday buy-back scheme, healthcare after probation, and an 8% pension contribution. Excellent career progression opportunities are also available.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Healthcare scheme after probation

8% pension contribution

Holiday buy-back scheme

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the construction or M&E design sector.
• Ability to produce detailed designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience supporting the tender process with technical input.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical building services systems, including HVAC and plumbing.
• Attend site surveys and client meetings; provide ongoing technical support.
• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and supply partners.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD

Hevacomp or similar

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Design Director - Building Services

A well-established M&E Design and Build contractor providing full turnkey mechanical and electrical installation and maintenance services is seeking a Mechanical Design or Building Services Engineer to head up the design team. With over 20 years of successful delivery across commercial, healthcare, motor retail, and high-security environments, the business continues to grow and now requires an experienced Design Engineer to join their team to take responsibility for the design function across the group

You'll work with clients from initial consultation through to detailed design and handover, supporting both design and build and refurbishment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify mechanical building services systems, including HVAC and plumbing.
• Produce detailed designs, drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD.
• Support the tender process with technical input, value engineering, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and supply partners to deliver integrated M&E solutions.
• Attend site surveys and client meetings; provide ongoing technical support through to commissioning and handover.

Package

• 66,000- 86,000 DOE
• 6,000 car allowance
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Holiday buy-back scheme
• Healthcare scheme after probation
• 8% pension contribution
• Excellent career progression within a supportive and growing organisation

What You'll Need

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Proven experience within the construction or M&E design sector.
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and design tools such as Hevacomp or similar.

WR HVAC M&E are recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.