Mechanical and Electrical Design Manager

Smart4 EPC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4 EPC in London is seeking an experienced M&E Design Manager to lead engineers delivering MEPHFC designs for high‑profile rail projects. You will drive technical assurance, BIM coordination and governance across complex systems, ensuring robust delivery timelines and stakeholder alignment.

The role demands leadership, rail design management experience, and a strong understanding of MEPHFC standards, with hybrid on-site work in London.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Professional registration (IEng/CEng or equivalent)
• 2+ years Rail Design management experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary coordination skills
• Excellent understanding of MEPHFC systems, design assurance, and rail standards

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineers producing MEPHFC designs
• Oversee technical assurance, BIM coordination, and design governance
• Manage programmes, mitigate risks, and ensure right-first-time delivery
• Collaborate with PMs, commercial teams, and stakeholders
• Champion innovation, digital solutions, and sustainable design

Skills

Leadership

BIM coordination

Design governance

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

IEng/CEng or equivalent

Job description

Design Manager - Rail M&E (MEPHFC)
Location: Elephant & Castle, London (Hybrid - 3 days on site)
Contract: Full-Time

Delivering MEPHFC systems for HS2's flagship Old Oak Common Station. We're looking for an experienced and motivated M&E Design Manager to lead engineering teams and drive high‑quality design across complex, multi-disciplinary rail projects.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage engineers producing MEPHFC designs
• Oversee technical assurance, BIM coordination, and design governance
• Manage programmes, mitigate risks, and ensure right‑first‑time delivery
• Collaborate with PMs, commercial teams, and stakeholders
• Champion innovation, digital solutions, and sustainable design

What you bring:

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Professional registration (IEng/CEng or equivalent)
• 2+ years Rail Design management experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary coordination skills
• Excellent understanding of MEPHFC systems, design assurance, and rail standards