MEP Design Manager

1st Step; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / allowance

Career progression opportunities

Training & development support

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Private Health Care

Job summary

1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company with a MEP Design Manager role based in Grays, Essex, with site visits as required. The role oversees Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health design across multiple projects, ensuring technical robustness and timely delivery.

The candidate will coordinate with architectural, structural and contractor teams, review deliverables, manage design changes, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in MEP design across multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems.
• Ability to review schematics, drawings and technical reports.
• Experience coordinating with architecture, structure and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all MEP design activities from concept to completion.
• Review and approve drawings, calculations and technical deliverables.
• Develop the design programme to ensure timely information release.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements, standards and regulations.
• Coordinate MEP designs with architecture, structure and contractors.
• Manage design change control and design risk register.
• Provide technical support to site teams during installation and commissioning.
• Oversee O&M manuals, handover docs and as-built information.

Skills

Leadership

MEP design

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Chartered status advantageous

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for a MEP Design Manager based in Grays, Essex. (with site visits as required)

Our client delivers Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing solutions across commercial, industrial and residential sectors.

Job Overview

Responsible for leading, coordinating, and managing all design activities for Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems across multiple projects.

The role ensures that the MEP design is technically robust, fully coordinated, delivered on time, and aligned with project, regulatory and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health design activities from concept through to completion.
• Oversee the production, review and approval of MEP drawings, calculations, reports and technical deliverables.
• Develop and manage the design programme to ensure timely release of information.
• Ensure designs meet project brief, client standards, and statutory/regulatory requirements.
• Ensure MEP designs integrate with architectural, structural and specialist contractor requirements.
• Review designs for accuracy, buildability, safety and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain the design risk register and manage design change control.
• Ensure compliance with relevant British Standards, Building Regulations, CIBSE and industry guidance.
• Provide ongoing technical support to site teams throughout installation and commissioning.
• Manage technical queries (RFIs) and ensure quick, accurate design responses.
• Ensure design information aligns with construction sequencing and site requirements.
• Oversee the preparation, issue and revision control of MEP design documentation.
• Coordinate the production of O&M manuals, handover documentation and as-built information.

Skills & Experience Required

• Coordinate the production of O&M manuals, handover documentation and as-built information.
• Proven experience as an MEP Design Manager, Senior MEP Engineer, or similar leadership design role.
• Strong technical background in both Mechanical and Electrical building services engineering.
• Ability to review and understand schematics, drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Solid understanding of RIBA design stages, construction processes and design coordination.
• Experience working for an MEP contractor or building services consultancy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience in BIM/3D coordination tools (Revit, Navisworks).
• Familiarity with design & build contracts and contractor-led engineering.
• Understanding of commercial implications of design changes and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• Working toward or holding Chartered status (CIBSE, IMechE, IET) is advantageous.
• CSCS Manager/Supervisor card (or willingness to obtain)

On Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company car / allowance
• Career progression opportunities
• Training & development support
• Pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Private Health Care