Mechanical Design Manager: Lead MEP Design for Major Projects

Emtec; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on skills and experience

Car allowance or company car

33 days holidays

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Development opportunities

Wellness support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Emtec is seeking a Mechanical Design Manager to join our in-house Design & Digital Engineering Team across Scotland and the North of England. You may be stepping up from a Mechanical Engineer role or already operating at design manager level, coordinating internal and external teams to deliver major MEP projects.

The role involves pre-construction design, design workshops, risk reviews and working closely with commercial and delivery teams to ensure timely, compliant design outputs.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design within an MEP contractor or building services environment.
• Ability to review and develop designs and supporting calculations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate internal and external design teams.
• Review mechanical and MEP design information for compliance and practicality.
• Support bids with design input, costing, and risk reviews.
• Manage external design partners and keep activity on track.
• Prepare consultant appointments in line with guidelines and CDM 2015.
• Lead design workshops with project, commercial and operational teams.
• Review drawings and raise RFIs/TQs as needed.
• Identify design risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with Digital Engineering on construction information.
• Support subcontractor CDP packages and technical submissions.
• Provide technical support during construction and handover.

Skills

Mechanical design

Coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Emtec is seeking a Mechanical Design Manager to join our in-house Design & Digital Engineering Team across Scotland and the North of England. You may be stepping up from a Mechanical Engineer role or already operating at design manager level, coordinating internal and external teams to deliver major MEP projects.

The role involves pre-construction design, design workshops, risk reviews and working closely with commercial and delivery teams to ensure timely, compliant design outputs.