M&E Design Manager

Primech Building Services Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Primech Building Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead our Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Design function, overseeing the design team and ensuring delivery of coordinated M&E designs across healthcare and education projects.

You will provide technical leadership, manage resources, and drive quality and compliance with HTMs, NHS guidance, and Building Bulletins while building strong relationships with clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Must have a proven track record in a senior design leadership role within building services.
• Experience delivering M&E projects in healthcare and education sectors.
• Strong knowledge of HTM standards, NHS guidance and education sector design requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and BIM tools.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of M&E Design Engineers.
• Oversee production and coordination of M&E designs from concept to completion.
• Review drawings, calculations, specifications and design submissions for quality and compliance.
• Ensure designs comply with client requirements, statutory regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Site Teams and external consultants to deliver projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Building services knowledge

HTM/NHS/education standards

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM environments

Job description

Primech Building Services is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead our Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Design function. This role is responsible for managing the design team, overseeing the delivery of coordinated M&E designs, and ensuring compliance with industry and sector-specific standards.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across a portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on healthcare and education environments, whilst supporting business growth and maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers.
• Manage resource allocation across multiple projects to meet programme requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement, technical excellence and best practice within the Design Team.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Design & Technical Delivery

• Oversee the production and coordination of Mechanical and Electrical designs from concept through to completion.
• Review and approve technical drawings, calculations, specifications and design submissions.
• Ensure designs comply with client requirements, statutory regulations and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project and design teams.
• Support value engineering and innovation to deliver practical and cost-effective solutions.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Site Teams and external consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
• Attend client meetings, design reviews and technical workshops as required.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.

Healthcare & Education Sector Delivery

• Lead the design and delivery of projects within healthcare and education environments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards including HTMs, NHS guidance, DfE specifications and Building Bulletins.
• Incorporate sector-specific requirements such as infection control, resilience, ventilation, safeguarding and energy efficiency into design solutions.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain design quality assurance processes and standards.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and industry best practice.
• Identify and manage technical risks throughout the design process.
• Support health, safety, environmental and quality objectives across all projects.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience in a Technical Services Manager, Design Manager or similar senior design leadership role.
• Experience managing Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers within a building services environment.
• Strong background delivering M&E projects within the healthcare sector.
• Experience delivering projects within the education sector.
• In-depth knowledge of HTM standards, NHS guidance and education sector design requirements.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems.
• Experience delivering projects from concept design through to completion.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and BIM environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards Chartership).
• Membership of CIBSE, IET or another relevant professional body.
• Experience working with NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers or public sector frameworks.
• Knowledge of BIM Level 2, ISO 19650 and digital engineering processes.
• Experience delivering projects within critical environments such as operating theatres, laboratories, clean rooms or specialist teaching facilities.
• Experience supporting tender submissions, business development and pre-construction activities.
• Low Carbon Consultant qualification.
• Principal Designer Awareness or CDM-related training.
• BIM ISO 19650 certification.