MEP Design Manager

Gold Group; Acton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure firm is seeking an MEP Design Manager for a high-profile project in Acton, UK. This role involves leading Stage 5 design delivery, focusing on Fire systems, Lifts, EMC, and Testing & Commissioning. Candidates should have a strong background in MEP design management, excellent stakeholder management skills, and relevant technical knowledge. A competitive day rate between £500 and £650 is offered for this contract role, which is inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in design management of MEP systems.
• Direct experience in fire protection, lifts, EMC, and T&C processes.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations in design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supply chain design deliverables for Stage 5.
• Interface between design suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure safety, maintainability, and operational requirements.

Skills

Design management of MEP systems

Fire protection (active/passive)

Lifts

EMC processes

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Design software (AutoCAD, Navisworks, ProjectWise)

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

Job description

MEP Design Manager - Fire, Lifts, EMC & T&C

Contract | 6 months | Inside IR35

Day rate: £500-£650 per day

Location: North Acton (easily accessible by public transport)

We're representing a major infrastructure joint venture who are seeking a MEP Design Manager with strong M&E systems experience to join their site based team on a high‑profile London project.

In this role, you'll be a key point of contact for Stage 5 design delivery, working closely with the supply chain to ensure technical requirements are met across multiple assets. The position is heavily focused on Fire systems, Lifts, EMC, and Testing & Commissioning, so candidates must bring proven technical knowledge in these areas.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage supply chain design deliverables for Stage 5 (Design for Construction & Manufacturing).
• Act as the principal interface between design suppliers and internal teams.
• Oversee design assurance, CDM compliance, and ensure safety, maintainability, and operational requirements are embedded.
• Support commercial teams with cost reconciliation and subcontract management.
• Report progress, risks, and issues, driving collaborative resolution.

Skills & experience required:

• Strong track record in design management of MEP systems.
• Direct experience in fire protection (active/passive), lifts, EMC, and T&C processes.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations in design.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant CSCS card and competency in design software (AutoCAD, Navisworks, ProjectWise, etc.).
• Degree or professional qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven MEP Design Manager to step into a high-value infrastructure environment on a contract basis. The rate on offer is between £500 and £650 per day and the role will be inside IR35.

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