MEP Design Manager (Water)

Vickerstock; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP contractor in Belfast is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to lead a new in-house design division. The role involves delivering multidisciplinary MEP design solutions for water and wastewater treatment projects, collaborating with various teams, and shaping the direction of the business function. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, significant MEP design experience, and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong track record in delivering MEP design on water and wastewater projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of MEP design solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure technical excellence.
• Provide leadership and strategic input.

Skills

MEP design experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge in utilities

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering

Job description

Overview

MEP Design Manager (Water) | Belfast. A leading MEP contractor is expanding its operations with the creation of a new in-house MEP design division to strengthen existing design capabilities and is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to lead this chapter. Operating across the UK and Ireland, the business delivers critical infrastructure projects with a strong presence in the water and environmental engineering sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of multi-disciplinary MEP design solutions, with a particular focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. The newly established team will play a central role in project delivery from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring high-quality design outputs, alignment with client expectations, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with project, bid and delivery teams to ensure technical excellence across Mechanical, Electrical and Process disciplines, and contribute to winning new work through input on tenders, feasibility studies, and stakeholder engagement.
• Shape the direction of a growing business function by providing leadership, technical oversight and strategic input.

What you will need to succeed as an MEP Design Manager

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering (or related discipline)
• A strong track record of delivering MEP design on water and wastewater projects
• Broad technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and process systems in the utilities sector
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and driving technical deliverables
• Commercial awareness and experience supporting business development and work-winning
• Familiarity with D&B contracts and a strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal teams

What's in it for you?

If successful, you will benefit from:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to shape and lead a newly established design team
• A technically engaging role with genuine strategic influence
• Strong pipeline of infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment
• Career progression opportunities

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity or similar leadership roles in MEP or infrastructure design, get in touch with our specialist recruitment team today.