M&E Design Manager

Robinson Brown Search Limited; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Hybrid/Work From Home

Competitive pension

Job summary

Robinson Brown Search Limited is assisting a national M&E contractor in recruiting an experienced M&E Design Manager to lead mechanical, electrical and public health design packages. You will coordinate with design consultants, architects and site teams to ensure robust, buildable and cost-effective solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in M&E design management, BIM proficiency (Revit/Navisworks), and understanding of JCT/NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in M&E Design Management or Senior Design Coordination (contractor or consultancy).
• Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Proficiency with BIM workflows, Autodesk Revit and Navisworks.
• Understanding of D&B contracts (JCT/NEC).
• CEng or member of CIBSE/IET/IMechE advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design Coordination: lead design review meetings with external consultants and sub-contractors to drive progress from early stages to site construction.
• BIM & Spatial Coordination: use BIM/Navisworks to perform clash detection and resolve spatial issues between services and structural packages.
• Value Engineering: review specs and propose VE solutions to reduce costs without compromising quality.
• Compliance: ensure MEP designs comply with Building Regulations, British Standards, client requirements and sustainability targets (e.g., BREEAM).
• Site Technical Support: oversee RFI and TQ processes to support site-based engineering and installation teams.
• Stakeholder Interface: coordinate with main contractor design lead, structural subtrades and client bodies.
• Information Management: use document management systems to control, update and issue live technical information and drawings.

Skills

Design coordination

Clash detection

Value engineering

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

BIM workflows

Job description

M&E Design Manager - East Midlands / Hybrid (Work From Home flex)

Up to £75,000 per annum + Car/Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Working for a national M&E / MEP Building Services Contractor.

Overview

An established, growing M&E contractor is seeking an experienced M&E Design Manager to lead and coordinate mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering design packages across a variety of projects.

Acting as the key technical link between design consultants, architects, commercial teams, and site delivery staff, you will ensure all design packages are technically robust, buildable, cost-effective, and fully coordinated.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Coordination: Lead design review meetings with external consultants and specialist sub-contractors to drive design progress from early stages through to site construction.
• BIM & Spatial Coordination: Work within BIM/Navisworks environments to perform clash detection and resolve spatial issues between building services and structural packages.
• Value Engineering: Review technical specs and propose innovative value engineering solutions to reduce construction costs without compromising quality or performance.
• Compliance: Ensure all MEP designs strictly comply with Building Regulations, British Standards, client requirements, and project sustainability targets (e.g., BREEAM).
• Site Technical Support: Oversee the RFI (Request for Information) and Technical Query (TQ) processes to support site-based engineering and installation teams.
• Stakeholder Interface: Coordinate directly with the main contractor's design lead, structural subtrades, and client bodies.
• Information Management: Utilize online document management systems to control, update, and issue live technical information and drawings.

Key Requirements

• Education: Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in an M&E Design Management or Senior Design Coordination role (contractor or consultancy background considered).
• Software: Proficiency with BIM workflows, Autodesk Revit, and Navisworks.
• Contracts: Practical understanding of standard D&B construction contracts (JCT / NEC).
• Professional Membership: CEng status or active membership with CIBSE, IET, or IMechE is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Base salary up to £75,000 (dependent on experience).
• Flexible / Hybrid Work From Home.
• Company car or generous car allowance package.
• Competitive company pension scheme & performance-related bonuses.
• Funded professional engineering memberships and ongoing CPD support.

Mechanical OR Electrical bias is considered.