MEP Operations Manager

Westwood Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Recruitment is recruiting an experienced MEP Design Operations Manager in the Peterborough area. You will lead day-to-day operational performance, overseeing people, processes, project delivery, quality and commercial outcomes for a growing consultancy.

The role requires a strong technical background in MEP/building services, with Chartered status advantageous. You will guide design teams, maintain quality, and drive efficient delivery across varied sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong background in MEP or building services design.
• Chartered status is advantageous, otherwise equivalent experience considered.
• Thorough knowledge of UK Building Regulations and CIBSE guidance.
• Experience on refurbishment and new-build projects.
• Experience across commercial, hospitality, residential or similar sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations across MEP design and consultancy projects.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to support business growth.
• Manage resource planning, workload forecasting and project allocation.
• Ensure consistent delivery standards across engineering and project teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline internal processes.
• Oversee delivery of MEP design packages, technical reviews and compliance work.

Skills

MEP design

Building services

Leadership

Operations management

UK Building Regulations

CIBSE guidance

Project delivery

Resource planning

Education

Chartered engineer (advantageous)

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Building Services

Tools

BIM

CAD

QA systems

Job description

A growing building services design consultancy is looking for an experienced and motivated MEP Design Operations Manager to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the operational and technical delivery of a growing consultancy. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team where professional development is encouraged and there is genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the business.

The role will be based from the company’s office in the Peterborough area, with opportunities for national and international travel depending on projects and client requirements.

The business delivers innovative MEP and building services design solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, logistics, education, retail, leisure, hospitality, residential and refurbishment projects.

The Role

As MEP Design Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational performance of the consultancy, overseeing people, processes, project delivery, quality and commercial performance.

Ideally mechanically biased, you will provide technical and operational leadership across a range of MEP design and consultancy projects while ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, on time and in line with client expectations.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a strong technical background who also understands the commercial and operational side of running an engineering consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead the day-to-day operations across MEP design and consultancy projects.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to support business growth.
• Manage resource planning, workload forecasting and project allocation.
• Ensure consistent delivery standards across engineering and project teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline internal processes.

Project Delivery

• Oversee the delivery of MEP design packages, technical reviews, audits and compliance work.
• Monitor project progress, deadlines, deliverables and resource requirements.
• Ensure designs meet relevant quality, coordination and compliance standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers where required.
• Support with design decisions, technical escalations and risk management.
• Oversee projects through the relevant stages of design and delivery.

Quality and Compliance

• Take ownership of QA and QC processes, design standards and technical templates.
• Carry out technical reviews and sign-off on key deliverables.
• Ensure work is completed in line with UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and relevant industry standards.

Systems and Technology

• Review and improve workflows, templates and digital tools across the business.
• Support the use and development of BIM, CAD, QA systems and document control processes.
• Implement effective systems for scheduling, reporting and project management.
• Drive the use of automation, standardisation and repeatable delivery processes where appropriate.

What We're Looking For

Technical Experience

• Strong background in MEP or building services design.
• Ideally mechanically biased.
• Chartered status would be advantageous, although equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and relevant industry standards.
• Experience working on a range of refurbishment and new-build projects.
• Experience across commercial, hospitality, residential or similar building services sectors would be beneficial.

Operational and Commercial Experience

• Previous experience managing operations, teams or project delivery within an engineering consultancy or similar environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience with fees, margins, forecasting, utilisation and WIP.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.

Leadership and Communication

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to mentor, develop and support engineers at different levels.