Design Manager

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Pension, healthcare and wellbeing

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Design Manager to lead MEP design coordination on major infrastructure projects near Birmingham. You will support development from concept through construction, ensuring safe, compliant and buildable designs while meeting programme requirements.

The role requires experience in MEP design, building services and multidisciplinary coordination, with the ability to manage interfaces and deliver high-quality design documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within MEP Design, Building Services Engineering, Design Coordination or Engineering Management.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Experience working on large-scale construction, infrastructure, engineering or complex building projects.
• A solid understanding of design management processes, technical assurance and risk management.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing design interfaces.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of MEP design packages throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinating design interfaces between MEP, civil, structural and architectural disciplines.
• Reviewing design submissions, technical documentation and specifications.
• Supporting design assurance, verification and approval processes.
• Participating in design reviews, risk workshops and value engineering exercises.
• Monitoring design progress and assisting with the resolution of technical issues.
• Working closely with construction teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable.
• Managing design changes and configuration control procedures.
• Maintaining accurate design records, reports and project documentation.
• Building strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

Skills

MEP Design

Building Services Engineering

Design Coordination

Engineering Management

Job description

Outskirts of Birmingham | Permanent | Major Infrastructure Projects

Are you an experienced MEP professional looking to take the next step in your career and play a key role in the delivery of complex, high-value construction and infrastructure projects?

We are seeking a talented Design Manager to support the coordination, development and delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design packages from concept through to construction and commissioning. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure designs are safe, compliant, buildable and delivered to programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer or design professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working on technically challenging projects.

The Role

Reporting to the Lead Design Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the management and coordination of MEP design activities, ensuring design solutions meet project requirements, quality standards and programme objectives.

Key duties will include:

• Supporting the delivery of MEP design packages throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinating design interfaces between MEP, civil, structural and architectural disciplines.
• Reviewing design submissions, technical documentation and specifications.
• Supporting design assurance, verification and approval processes.
• Participating in design reviews, risk workshops and value engineering exercises.
• Monitoring design progress and assisting with the resolution of technical issues.
• Working closely with construction teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable.
• Managing design changes and configuration control procedures.
• Maintaining accurate design records, reports and project documentation.
• Building strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

Key Skills & Experience Required

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within MEP Design, Building Services Engineering, Design Coordination or Engineering Management.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Experience working on large-scale construction, infrastructure, engineering or complex building projects.
• A solid understanding of design management processes, technical assurance and risk management.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing design interfaces.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced project environment.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure and engineering projects.
• Long-term career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Pension, healthcare and wellbeing support.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

This role would suit an MEP Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Design Coordinator, Assistant Design Manager or Design Manager seeking a new challenge within a major project environment.