ME&P Design Manager

PureGym; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gym operator in the UK is seeking an MEP Design Manager to enhance engineering excellence across their expanding gym portfolio. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in MEP design, project management, and a strong understanding of building regulations. This full-time position involves leading design initiatives and ensuring compliance and efficiency. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company encourages applications from all backgrounds, providing support for career development and innovation.

Benefits

Free nationwide gym membership

Hybrid working

Personal healthcare

Life insurance

Pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Learning & development resources

Qualifications

• Experience in MEP design and project management.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and compliance.
• Ability to drive innovation and work within teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of M&E specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and governance.
• Ensure quality and compliance of design deliverables.
• Enhance asset performance and operational efficiency.

Skills

MEP design experience

Project management

Knowledge of building regulations

Innovation

Team player

Education

Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Chartered member of CIBSE

Job description

The PureGym Way

PureGym is the No.1 gym operator in the UK, and the 4th largest gym operator worldwide. With 700+ gyms and over 2 million members across the UK, Europe & the US, we are the gym where Everybody is Welcome. We champion diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feelsfree to be. We’re proud to be recognised as a Top Institute Employer, reflecting our commitment to excellence in employee experience and workplace culture. We offer :

Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1

Hybrid working

A truly flexible working culture

Personal private healthcare, including digital GP

Life insurance x4

Company pension contribution

25 days annual leave, plus 1 personal day

Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)

Great learning & development resources

Enhanced maternity pay, paternity and adoption leave

The Role

Location : London (2-3 days, including travel to gym sites)

Type : Full-time and permanent

Application : Closing date Sunday 4th January(early application encouraged)

We are seeking an MEP Design Manager to join our Central Operations team. Reporting to the Head of Energy & Engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to promote engineering excellence and deliver innovative, energy-efficient MEP solutions across our expanding international portfolio.

In this role, you will lead the design, governance, and technical oversight of mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) systems for both new developments and refurbishment projects across the UK, Denmark, Switzerland, and the United States. You will ensure the highest standards of technical quality, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle performance, while driving continuous improvement and innovation in system design and delivery.

The role is accountable for overseeing contractor design outputs, managing and developing internal technical standards, and ensuring cost-effective, future-focused engineering solutions that enhance asset performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the ongoing development and management of M&E specifications across all regions.

Provide technical leadership, direction, and governance across all MEP disciplines.

Oversee and assure the quality of all design deliverables, ensuring compliance, consistency, and best-practice engineering.

Drive continuous improvement of design formats, specifications, and standards to ensure optimal whole-life value for each property.

Build strong relationships and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Support and shape supply chain development to ensure capability, innovation, and alignment with standards.

Lead risk management and quality assurance activities across all MEP design stages.

The Person

We are looking for someone with experience in ME&P design and project management, although we’re not selective about from which industry. What’s important to us is that you have strong working knowledge of building regulations, legal compliance and industry best practice. You’ll also have a degree in a relevant subject (e.g. mechanical or electrical engineering) and preferably be a chartered member of CIBSE (or similar).

We’re looking for someone who drives innovation in their work, can bring a fresh perspective and has a can‑do approach. We’ll need someone to be a team player, comfortable working across different markets and workstreams, stay organised and close to the detail. Importantly, our successful candidate will also be commercially astute, balancing member experience, brand standards and financial return.

Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.

PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.