Design Manager – MEP

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10 % Car allowance

Business related travel paid

Expensed apartment or hotel for stays

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to lead the design, coordination and delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health systems on major data centre projects worth £40-250 million. You will be the key interface between consultants, subcontractors and construction teams to ensure uptime and compliance with program, cost and operational requirements.

The role requires driving bid activity, supporting live projects, and managing 2 smaller scopes with energy, drive and focus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience managing MEP design from concept through commissioning.
• Proven ability to coordinate with consultants and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage MEP design from concept through to commissioning and handover.
• Oversee design of LV/MV electrical distribution and UPS systems.
• Lead cooling systems design and BMS/controls integration.
• Ensure compliance with uptime standards and building regulations.
• Coordinate with CSA teams and specialist vendors.
• Review subcontractor designs and tender submissions.
• Support commissioning strategy and project handover.

Skills

BIM tools

Load calculation

Excel

Education

Degree in Building Services/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Working for an Electrical or Mechanical Sub-Contractor handling Design & Technical Management.

Design Manager – MEP £(phone number removed) Depending on experience

Do you have pre or post contract experience? Have you been involved in tenders but then also put the theory into reality based on site ?

Our Client
Turning over £600 Million in the UK alone
Buildings Main Contractor

72% of projects negotiated at single source in the past 12 Months due to excellent customer experience

Head Office based off the M40, circa 20 Minutes drive from Uxbridge
Highly profitable group
People centric business, you will have exposure to real decision makers and your skills won't go unnoticed
Pride themselves on working with supply chain and end clients to find WIN Win's. They don't build in a confrontational manner. They are 100% CLIENT Focused.

As the MEP Design Manager you will be responsible for managing the design, coordination, and delivery of all mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) systems on MAJOR Data Centre Projects worth £40-250 Million.

You will be expected to make an impact whether that's bidding on a major project, sitting on a live project or handling 2 smaller but equally as testing scopes. The energy, attitude and focus from the owners to the Senior Leadership team is simply infectious.

If you have the same energy, drive and pride in your work this could be a dangerously successful combination!

This role ensures that highly resilient, energy-efficient, and compliant systems are delivered in line with program, cost, and operational requirements. You will act as the key interface between consultants, subcontractors, and construction teams, ensuring designs meet mission-critical uptime standards.

Manage MEP design from concept through to commissioning and handover.

Oversee design of critical systems including:

• LV/MV electrical distribution
• UPS systems and battery storage
• Cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, chillers, liquid cooling where applicable)
• BMS and controls
• Fire detection and suppression systems
• Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute Tier standards (Tier II–IV) where applicable.
• Coordination & interface with CSA teams
• Working with specialist vendors (e.g., UPS, generators, cooling OEMs)
• Proactively manage & promote BIM / Clash detection

Support procurement of key MEP packages:

• Electrical and mechanical subcontractors

Review subcontractor designs and ensure alignment with employer’s requirements.

Assess technical submissions during tender stage.

Lead or support commissioning strategy

Ensure compliance with: UK Building Regulations/ BSI standards (BS/EN)/ CIBSE guidelines / Uptime Institute Tier classifications

Key Skills & Experience Essential

• Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering / A clear background that shows loyalty , training & success

Software Skills Needed

• BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks)
• Load calculation and simulation tools
• Microsoft Office (Excel for technical/commercial analysis)

What We Offer

• Basic Salary range of £(phone number removed)
• Up to 10 % Car allowance
• Business related travel paid
• If you need to stay over fully expensed apartment or Hotel will be provided

Performance Review

Opportunities for career development and RAPID progression