Deputy MEP Design & Coordination Lead

Balfour Beatty plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & vaccinations

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI is seeking an experienced MEP Deputy Design Manager in Birmingham to coordinate and assure MEP design packages across a major infrastructure project. You will collaborate with designers, consultants, construction teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver robust, buildable design solutions aligned with programme, budget and quality targets.

Reporting to the MEP Design Manager, you will manage interfaces, support design reviews, and contribute to design change control and

Qualifications

• Experience working within MEP design, design coordination or engineering management roles.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health building services systems.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary design teams on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of design management processes, risk management and design assurance procedures.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and coordination of MEP design activities from concept through to construction and commissioning.
• Assist in the delivery of design packages in accordance with programme milestones and project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural and rail systems disciplines.
• Review design submissions to ensure compliance with project specifications, standards and statutory requirements.
• Support design assurance, verification and approval processes.
• Participate in design reviews, risk workshops and value engineering initiatives.
• Monitor design progress and assist in the resolution of technical issues and design-related challenges.
• Collaborate with construction and delivery teams to ensure designs are practical, efficient and buildable.
• Support the management of design changes and configuration control processes.
• Maintain accurate design records, reports and documentation.
• Engage with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and decision-making.

Skills

MEP design coordination

Engineering management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Balfour Beatty VINCI is seeking an experienced MEP Deputy Design Manager in Birmingham to coordinate and assure MEP design packages across a major infrastructure project. You will collaborate with designers, consultants, construction teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver robust, buildable design solutions aligned with programme, budget and quality targets.

Reporting to the MEP Design Manager, you will manage interfaces, support design reviews, and contribute to design change control and