MEP Design Manager

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Kintbury; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced MEPH Design Manager for a major UK infrastructure project in London. The role focuses on hands-on design management, coordinating MEP packages through RIBA Stage 5, and ensuring buildable, compliant designs for construction.

The ideal candidate will manage subcontractors, lead design reviews and drive issue resolution, while working closely with contractors, designers and stakeholders under a hybrid arrangement (3 days onsite, 2 remote).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MEPH or MEP Design Management on major construction projects.
• Experience delivering design packages through RIBA Stage 4 and/or Stage 5.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health services.

Responsibilities

• Manage Stage 5 MEPH design packages across two major assets.
• Coordinate MEP design activities across MEP disciplines and systems.
• Lead design reviews, approvals and progress documentation.
• Identify and resolve design clashes and interface issues.
• Support transition from detailed design to construction and installation.

Skills

MEPH design management

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Building Services degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

ProjectWise

Job description

MEPH Design Manager – Major Infrastructure Project (HS2) Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Contract: Until September 2027

Day Rate: £DOE (Inside IR35)

The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced MEPH Design Manager to join a major infrastructure programme in London, supporting the delivery of one of the UK's largest and most complex construction projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Design Manager with strong Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEPH) experience to take ownership of key design packages through RIBA Stage 5, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant, approved and ready for construction.

Our client is looking for someone proactive and delivery-focused who can work closely with contractors, designers and project stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and drive design packages through to completion.

This is not a strategic or senior management position. The emphasis is on practical design management, technical coordination and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of Stage 5 MEPH design packages across two major infrastructure assets, including a tunnel headhouse and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate MEPH design activities across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, public health, fire protection and building management systems.
• Manage specialist design subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring design deliverables meet programme, quality and technical requirements.
• Lead design reviews, coordinate approvals and progress documentation through technical assurance and certification.
• Identify and resolve design clashes, technical queries, scope gaps and interface issues.
• Work closely with MEP Package Managers, construction teams and other engineering disciplines to ensure designs are practical and buildable.
• Monitor design progress, identify risks and drive the resolution of outstanding technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, project specifications and CDM regulations.
• Support the transition from detailed design through to construction and installation.

Experience Required Essential:

• Proven experience in MEPH or MEP Design Management on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health building services systems.
• Experience managing detailed design packages through RIBA Stage 4 and/or Stage 5, ideally through final approvals and sign-off.
• Background working on major infrastructure projects such as rail, tunnels, stations or similarly complex construction environments.
• Experience managing design subcontractors, specialist suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Good understanding of design assurance, technical compliance and design review processes.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of design issues and proactively drive solutions.
• CSCS White or Black Card, or ability to obtain the appropriate card before starting.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working on HS2, Crossrail, London Underground or other major UK infrastructure programmes.
• Degree or professional qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, ProjectWise or similar design management systems.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and CDM 2015 requirements.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive day rate depending on experience and suitability.
• Contract running until September 2027.
• Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure programme.
• Work alongside experienced engineering and construction professionals on technically challenging assets.