MEP Design Manager

12 Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

12 Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to take ownership of design delivery across major building-services projects in the UK. You will work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams to ensure timely, compliant, buildable designs.

The role requires strong MEP design background within contractor or specialist MEP environments, plus prior Design Manager experience and robust coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Experience leading MEP design across multiple projects.
• Strong coordination with consultants, subcontractors and clients.
• Relevant engineering or construction qualification preferred.
• Experience in contractor or specialist MEP environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP design delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
• Manage design process across mechanical, electrical and public health services.
• Review consultant designs for coordination, buildability and compliance.
• Lead design reviews and technical coordination meetings.
• Manage design programmes, deliverables and milestones.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Review technical submissions, drawings, specifications and calculations.
• Identify design risks and develop practical solutions.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and design changes.
• Support procurement and subcontractor engagement.
• Provide technical input into tenders and pre-construction activities.
• Work closely with commercial and project management teams.
• Ensure design information is suitable for construction.
• Monitor design quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Support value engineering and design optimisation.
• Manage production and review of coordinated MEP information.
• Liaise with clients, architects, structural engineers and specialist consultants.
• Assist with programme planning and design resource requirements.
• Maintain accurate design records and documentation.
• Support commissioning, handover and close-out activities.

Skills

MEP design

Design Management

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Consultant management

Multi-project experience

Engineering qualification

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

MEP Design Manager - MEP Contractor - £80,000

A leading MEP contractor is looking for an experienced MEP Design Manager to take ownership of design delivery across major building-services projects, working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.

The Role

• Lead MEP design delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
• Manage the design process across mechanical, electrical and public health services.
• Review consultant designs for coordination, buildability and compliance.
• Lead design reviews and technical coordination meetings.
• Manage design programmes, deliverables and key design milestones.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Review technical submissions, drawings, specifications and calculations.
• Identify design risks and develop practical solutions.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and design changes.
• Support procurement and subcontractor engagement.
• Provide technical input into tenders and pre-construction activities.
• Work closely with commercial and project management teams.
• Ensure design information is suitable for construction.
• Monitor design quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Support value engineering and design optimisation.
• Manage the production and review of coordinated MEP information.
• Liaise with clients, architects, structural engineers and specialist consultants.
• Assist with programme planning and design resource requirements.
• Maintain accurate design records and documentation.
• Support commissioning, handover and close-out activities.

Requirements

• Strong MEP design background within a contractor or specialist MEP environment.
• Previous Design Manager / Senior Design Manager experience.
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Strong technical coordination and communication skills.
• Experience managing consultants and subcontractors.
• Ability to work across multiple project stages.
• Relevant engineering or construction qualification preferred.

Salary: £80,000 per annum