MEP Design Manager: Lead Building Services on UK Projects

Parkinson Gray Associates; Eccles; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkinson Gray Associates is supporting a leading UK construction, infrastructure and property developer to recruit an MEP Design Team Lead. You will head a Building Services team and oversee MEP design for large-scale projects, ensuring coordinated, sustainable and compliant delivery across disciplines.

The role requires Chartered Engineer credentials (preferred) and strong experience in managing multi-discipline teams, with an emphasis on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or equivalent with membership of CIBSE or IET.
• Experience leading multi-discipline technical/engineering teams and driving sustainable performance.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to a broad audience.
• Experience applying quality procedures and document control in engineering design.
• Must be able to pass BPSS security checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Building Services/MEP design team on major construction projects.
• Manage design teams, integrate disciplines and ensure compliant, cost-effective solutions.
• Drive innovation, maintain quality standards and support team development.
• Assist Head of Building Service in business management and delivery coordination.
• Develop and maintain strategic client relationships and manage team utilisation.
• Oversee feasibility, multi-stage designs and condition reports.
• Lead team development across technical, behavioural and health & safety aspects.
• Contribute to business development, bid responses and client meetings.

Education

Chartered Engineer (preferred) and member of CIBSE or IET

Degree in Mechanical Building Services or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Parkinson Gray Associates is supporting a leading UK construction, infrastructure and property developer to recruit an MEP Design Team Lead. You will head a Building Services team and oversee MEP design for large-scale projects, ensuring coordinated, sustainable and compliant delivery across disciplines.

The role requires Chartered Engineer credentials (preferred) and strong experience in managing multi-discipline teams, with an emphasis on quality and safety.