MEP Design Manager

Core Group; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Core Group is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to lead mechanical, electrical and plumbing design across multiple projects in Shaftesbury, UK. The role focuses on delivering technically compliant, commercially viable designs within budgets, specifications and programmes.

You will manage MEP design teams and external consultants, coordinate BIM resources and ensure QA and CDM compliance. A strong track record in large or complex schemes and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as MEP Design Manager for a Main Contractor or Tier 1.
• Proven track record delivering multiple medium-sized or large complex schemes.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP building services and interfaces.
• Experience leading design teams to achieve objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of JCT/NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP design and working drawing activities in line with budgets and programme.
• Lead design safety reviews and ensure CDM compliance.
• Manage external MEP design consultants, design teams and BIM resources.
• Implement robust QA processes ensuring technical compliance of MEP designs.
• Coordinate with Design Engineers to resolve technical challenges.
• Maintain client relationships with progress reports and managing expectations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation

Leadership

Education

CSCS card

Tools

BIM

Microsoft Office

Job description

MEP DESIGN MANAGER

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)

Location: [Insert Location]

Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Benefits: Excellent benefits package

Job Type: Permanent / Full-time

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, an established and reputable company within the construction and building services sector, who are looking to appoint an experienced MEP Design Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design professional to join a forward-thinking organisation with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality construction and engineering projects.

As MEP Design Manager, you will take responsibility for leading and managing the mechanical, electrical and plumbing design process across multiple projects, including large and complex schemes. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring design solutions are technically compliant, commercially viable and delivered in line with agreed budgets, specifications and programmes.

Offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to join a progressive and well-established business, this is an exciting career opportunity for an ambitious MEP Design Manager looking for their next challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all mechanical, electrical and plumbing design and working drawing activities in line with agreed budgets, scope and programme, ensuring alignment with key project milestones.
• Leading design safety reviews and ensuring CDM requirements are fully incorporated into the design process and deliverables.
• Managing external MEP design consultants, design teams and BIM resources, ensuring collaborative working, clearly defined scopes and contractual alignment.
• Implementing robust quality assurance processes and ensuring technical compliance of mechanical, electrical and plumbing design solutions.
• Working closely with Design Engineers and Consultants to ensure effective MEP coordination and resolution of technical challenges.
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships, providing accurate design progress reports and managing expectations throughout project delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience working as an MEP Design Manager for a Main Contractor or Tier 1 MEP Contractor.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering multiple medium-sized schemes or large, complex construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) building services and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Demonstrable experience managing and leading design teams to achieve multiple objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• A valid CSCS card.
• A good understanding of key forms of contract, including JCT and NEC.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunity to join an established and reputable construction and engineering company.
• A forward-thinking organisation with a strong focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Involvement in multiple projects, including large and complex schemes.
• A supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression