Design Manager

Electus Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure delivery organisation is seeking a Design Manager to oversee Stage 5 design delivery on a major London tunnel project. The ideal candidate should have expertise in MEPH systems and strong communication skills. This hybrid role requires three days on-site and two days remote work per week, offering a competitive contract rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in MEPH design management, including Fire Systems, Lifts, EMC and T&C.
• Ability to manage interfaces between design suppliers.
• Proven application of CDM 2015 requirements within design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Stage 5 design deliverables from subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with design for maintenance and health and safety.
• Collaborate with the CDM lead to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Experience in MEPH design management

Ability to work independently

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of policies and standards for MEP design

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Overview

Design Manager – A leading infrastructure delivery organisation seeking a Design Manager with expertise in Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEPH) systems. This contract role focuses on Stage 5 design delivery across 12 assets along a major London tunnel route. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for the supply chain and will ensure high-quality, coordinated design across multiple disciplines. This hybrid position is based at the North Acton site with flexibility to work from home two days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Stage 5 design deliverables from subcontractors
• Ensure processes are implemented and adapted where necessary
• Manage interfaces between design suppliers and the integrator
• Coordinate responses to supplier queries
• Ensure compliance with design for maintenance and health and safety requirements
• Monitor progress, report risks and collaborate with commercial and delivery teams
• Identify and resolve scope gaps and interface issues
• Engage with assurance, quality and engineering teams
• Support subcontract reconciliation and cost management
• Track and coordinate design document reviews
• Ensure adherence to design management and assurance plans
• Manage Stage 4 design queries and defects
• Allocate and prioritise Stage 4 design resources
• Assist with cost management and reconciliation for Stage 4
• Ensure CDM requirements are communicated and embedded in design
• Collaborate with the CDM lead to meet regulatory requirements
• Lead risk reviews and communication of risks across teams

Skills and Experience

• Essential: Experience in MEPH design management, including Fire Systems, Lifts, EMC and T&C
• Background in detailed design within an MEP context
• Knowledge of policies and standards for MEP design
• Understanding of self-assured design environments
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across stakeholders
• Proven application of CDM 2015 requirements within design
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks and document control platforms
• Strong communication skills, adaptable to varied audiences
• Relevant CSCS card

• Desirable: Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering
• Familiarity with specialist MEP engineering software
• Experience working under NEC contract frameworks

Location and Working Pattern

Site: North Acton, accessible by public transport

Working days: Weekdays

Hybrid pattern: 3 days on site, 2 days remote

Rate and Engagement

Contract role • Very Competitive

This is a contract role. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.