Pre-Construction Design Leader – Building Services (MEP)

Fusion People Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Full benefits package

Pension contribution

Exposure to complex, high-profile UK项目

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead technical delivery during pre-construction for building services (MEP). Reporting to the Project Director, you will shape technical strategy and coordinate design with clients, consultants and supply chain.

You will manage design deliverables, mitigate risks across £5M-£50M projects, ensure compliance with Building Safety Act and CDM, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Design Manager / Technical Manager within building services or MEP.
• Strong Mechanical & Electrical / Building Services background.
• Experience delivering projects in the £5M‑£50M MEP range.
• Knowledge of CDM, Building Safety Act, and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical strategy and design management across pre-construction phases
• Managing relationships with clients, consultants, bid teams, and supply chain partners
• Setting up and managing technical deliverables plans and review processes
• Identifying and mitigating design and technical risks across projects
• Ensuring designs are fully coordinated, compliant, and aligned with project objectives
• Managing value engineering, technical change, and design development activities
• Ensuring compliance with Building Safety Act, CDM regulations, and industry standards
• Coordinating specialist technical input (e.g., MMC, specialist systems)
• Managing consultant deliverables, scopes, and technical fee alignment
• Supporting digital engineering integration across project teams
• Mentoring and supporting junior technical staff

Skills

MEP design

Pre-construction

Stakeholder management

CDM compliance

Building Services knowledge

Project delivery £5M-£50M

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Chartered status (CIBSE, IET, IMechE) preferred

Job description

Fusion People Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead technical delivery during pre-construction for building services (MEP). Reporting to the Project Director, you will shape technical strategy and coordinate design with clients, consultants and supply chain.

You will manage design deliverables, mitigate risks across £5M-£50M projects, ensure compliance with Building Safety Act and CDM, and mentor junior staff.