MEP Design Manager - Data Centres

Eden Brown; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction consultancy is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager in the Greater London area. You will oversee the design aspects of construction projects, ensuring adherence to regulations and client requirements. Ideal candidates will have a background in Electrical or HVAC, with significant design management experience and familiarity with project management. The role offers a flexible long-term contract with a negotiable daily rate, ensuring an exciting opportunity in a growing field.

Qualifications

• Previous Design Manager experience in a project environment.
• Substantial ability to manage multiple budgets.
• Strong knowledge of construction design principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure designs meet client’s requirements and adhere to standards.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

Design Management experience

Project management skills

Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Revit)

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Our client is a dynamic, fast‑growing data centre consultant operating both in the UK and internationally. They have grown rapidly and earned a fantastic reputation across DC expansion projects, white space and hyper‑scale DC schemes.

To support these exciting schemes they are looking for an MEP Design Manager to join the team.

The Design Manager will oversee and coordinate the design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that the design meets the client’s requirements, adheres to regulatory standards, and offers value‑engineering solutions. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors and the project team to develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals. Additionally, the Design Manager will coordinate with external designers for each project and report any design risks to the Projects Director.

The ideal applicant will come from an Electrical or HVAC background and ideally have experience of upgrades/refurbishment works within occupied ‘live’ critical environments. Data centre experience would be a significant advantage. Any drainage experience would also be helpful.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience as a Design Manager in a project environment is essential.
• Substantial Design Management experience and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent budgets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a similar related field).
• Proven experience as a Design Manager or in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction design principles, building codes, and regulations.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Our client can offer the role on a long‑term contract basis (daily rate negotiable) outside IR35.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Trevor Parsons, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.