Design Manager

Vita Recruitment; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vita Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced MEP Design Manager on behalf of a successful main contractor in South Woodford. This is a permanent, office-based role where you will lead the MEP design coordination across multiple projects.

You will manage the end-to-end MEP design process, ensuring coordination with architectural and structural work, and compliance with regulations and client requirements. A strong background in mechanical and electrical building services is essential.

Qualifications

• MEP design coordination and collaboration with multiple teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience coordinating MEP design packages on construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate MEP design packages across multiple projects.
• Oversee design process from pre-construction to completion.
• Coordinate MEP design with architectural and structural packages.
• Review drawings and design documentation for compliance and buildability.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

MEP coordination

Building services knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

MEP Design Manager - Main Contractor

Location: South Woodford - This is a fully office-based role

Salary: Competitive Salary

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

MEP Design Manager - Main Contractor

Our client, a successful and growing main contractor based in South Woodford, is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

An exciting opportunity to join a growing main contractor in a brand-new role, offering the chance to make a real impact and play a key part in delivering successful projects!

This is an excellent opportunity for an MEP Design Manager with a strong mechanical and electrical building services background to play a key role in the delivery of high-quality construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the MEP design process, from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring that building services designs are fully coordinated, technically compliant, buildable and delivered in line with project programmes and client requirements.

Working closely with clients, consultants, MEP subcontractors and internal project delivery teams, you will take ownership of the MEP design process, helping to resolve technical challenges, manage design risks and ensure the successful integration of mechanical, electrical and public health services within the overall building design.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate MEP design packages across multiple construction projects.
• Oversee the design process from pre-construction through to construction and project completion.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical and public health design information with architectural and structural packages.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and design documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance and buildability.
• Liaise with MEP consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams to ensure effective design coordination.
• Monitor MEP design programmes and ensure information is issued in line with project milestones and construction requirements.
• Identify, manage and resolve design clashes, technical issues and coordination challenges.
• Ensure MEP designs comply with relevant Building Regulations, British Standards, industry guidance and client specifications.
• Attend design team meetings and provide technical input and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support pre-construction activities, including design reviews, technical assessments and the development of coordinated design solutions.
• Manage design risks and contribute to the delivery of projects within agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
• Work closely with site teams to address technical queries and ensure the effective implementation of MEP designs on site.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as an MEP Design Manager, MEP Design Coordinator or in a similar building services design role within the construction industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience working for a main contractor or a strong understanding of main contractor project delivery.
• Proven experience coordinating MEP design packages on construction projects.
• Good understanding of building services design, installation requirements and construction methodologies.
• Knowledge of relevant Building Regulations, British Standards and applicable industry requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Experience coordinating MEP consultants, subcontractors and wider project stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet project deadlines and resolve technical issues effectively.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position with a successful and growing main contractor.
• Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
• Strong pipeline of secured projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of construction projects.
• The chance to take ownership of MEP design coordination and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.

If you are an experienced MEP Design Manager looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing main contractor, we would be pleased to hear from you.