MEP Design Manager

Carrington West; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 129,600 - 158,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Design Manager (MEP / Building Services) for a 6-month contract in Birmingham. The role focuses on driving design activities to key milestones and ensuring delivery of Stage 4 handover readiness.

The position requires on-site presence in Birmingham (3 days per week) and working within an IR35 framework. A strong track record on major infrastructure projects and regulated environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with MEP/building services design.
• Experience in regulated project environments.
• Willing to work on-site in Birmingham at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Drive the completion of design deliverables and ensure accountability within the team.
• Manage the design process for building services (MEP).
• Work with the existing team to ensure smooth transition of responsibilities.
• Prepare for handover of design to Stage 5 delivery team.

Skills

Design management

MEP knowledge

On-site coordination

Infrastructure projects

Regulated environments

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Title: Design Manager (MEP / Building Services) | Location: Birmingham | Contract: 6-Month Initial Contract (Inside IR35) | Rate: £600 per day

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager for a contract role on a major UK infrastructure project based in Birmingham. This is an urgent requirement to support the client's team in driving design activities to a critical project milestone. The position is initially for a six-month period, with a strong possibility of extension.

Your Role

As the Design Manager, you will be responsible for orchestrating and closing out all design activities up to the end of Stage 4. Your key duties will include:

• Driving the completion of design deliverables and ensuring accountability within the team.
• Managing the design process for building services (MEP).
• Working alongside the existing team to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.
• Preparing for the successful handover of design to the Stage 5 delivery team.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate who is immediately available or finishing a contract shortly.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a Design Manager.
• Background in major projects or infrastructure (e.g., rail, data centres, energy).
• Experience working within regulated project environments.
• Ability to work on-site in Birmingham at least 3 days per week.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with HS2 or other major rail projects.
• Background working for a main contractor, although consultancy or MEP-specific experience will also be strongly considered.

What's on Offer

• A competitive day rate within the IR35 framework.
• An initial 6-month contract with a high likelihood of extension.
• The chance to work on an iconic, landmark project.
• A flexible hybrid working arrangement