Design Manager

Cityscape Recruitment; Grays; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor in Essex is seeking an experienced M&E Design Manager to lead their in-house design team. This role involves coordinating design solutions from pre-construction to installation, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in building services design, is proficient in AutoCAD and Revit, and possesses strong leadership skills. A competitive salary and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Supportive professional environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a building services design environment.
• Proven management or supervisory experience.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house design team across M&E disciplines.
• Review and approve mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Oversee design calculations and compliance checks.
• Coordinate with BIM/CAD teams and consultants.
• Chair design coordination meetings.

Skills

Building services design experience

Technical understanding of mechanical systems

Technical understanding of electrical systems

Team management skills

Excellent communication

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Revit

Education

HNC/Degree in Building Services or Engineering

Tools

Hevacomp

Dialux

Job description

Overview

M&E Design Manager needed in Essex, London close to East London, Dagenham, Dartford, Brentford and Chelmsford. We're working with a leading M&E contractor seeking a capable and driven M&E Design Manager to lead their growing in-house design team. This is a key role, working directly with senior management to oversee mechanical and electrical design solutions across a wide range of live projects.

The Role

As M&E Design Manager, you'll take responsibility for design coordination, technical reviews, drawing approvals, and interfacing with project and delivery teams. You'll ensure smooth design workflows from pre-construction through to installation, maintaining compliance with industry standards and client expectations. This role offers the opportunity to lead design delivery on major building services projects while mentoring and developing junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house design team across M&E disciplines
• Review and approve mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications
• Oversee design calculations, compliance checks, and technical submissions
• Coordinate with BIM/CAD teams, consultants, and internal delivery teams
• Chair design coordination meetings and contribute to design reviews
• Ensure designs adhere to legislation, guidelines, and sustainability targets
• Lead on design risk assessments, value engineering, and technical reporting

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in a building services design environment, with proven management or supervisory experience
• Strong technical understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems across commercial and residential sectors
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and relevant design software (Hevacomp, Dialux, etc.)
• Excellent communicator with strong leadership and team management skills
• HNC/Degree qualified in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (highly desirable)
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to solving design challenges

Why Apply

• Lead and develop a dedicated in-house design function
• Exposure to full project lifecycle - from design through to delivery
• Supportive, professional environment with strong senior leadership backing
• Competitive salary and genuine long-term career progression

If you are an M&E Design Manager in Essex, London close to East London, Dagenham, Dartford, Brentford or Chelmsford and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.