Senior MEP Design Lead for Large-Scale Schemes

Kier Group; Shaftesbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group's MEP Knowledge and Engineering (KME) team is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to lead design delivery on complex schemes in the South West. You will oversee design and drawings, coordinate BIM resources, manage client relationships, and drive performance across multiple projects.

This role requires strong MEPH expertise, leadership skills, and a firm grasp of CDM responsibilities. Flexible location in the South West with hybrid working and a 37.5-hour week.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an MEP design manager with main or Tier 1 MEP contractor
• Proven ability to deliver multiple schemes with strong technical MEPH knowledge
• Experience leading teams and managing design delivery to meet milestones

Responsibilities

• Manage all design and working drawing activities within budgets, scope and programme
• Lead design safety reviews and ensure CDM requirements are incorporated
• Coordinate external design teams and BIM resources with clear scopes
• Implement QA processes and ensure technical compliance of design solutions
• Build client relationships and provide clear status reports throughout delivery

Skills

MEP Design Management

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

CSCS card

Knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts

Tools

Revit

BIM

MS Office

Job description

Kier Group's MEP Knowledge and Engineering (KME) team is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to lead design delivery on complex schemes in the South West. You will oversee design and drawings, coordinate BIM resources, manage client relationships, and drive performance across multiple projects.

This role requires strong MEPH expertise, leadership skills, and a firm grasp of CDM responsibilities. Flexible location in the South West with hybrid working and a 37.5-hour week.