Senior MEP Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global data centre developer is seeking a Senior MEP Design Manager for their London team. This role involves overseeing MEP design for high-impact projects, ensuring excellence, innovation, and adherence to sustainability goals. Candidates should possess significant experience in MEP design management, particularly in data centre environments.

Benefits

Collaborative, innovative work environment

Exposure to high-value international projects

Flexible working policy

Competitive salary + discretionary bonus + benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in MEP design management, ideally with data centres.
• Proven ability to lead design through RIBA stages.
• Deep understanding of large-scale electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of MEP design from concept through to completion.
• Lead coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee design consultants and review technical submissions.

Skills

MEP Design Management

Team Leadership

Communication

Technical Rigour

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Senior MEP Design Manager – Data Centres (Client-Side)

Are you a driven and experienced MEP professional looking to move client-side and take a leading role in the design delivery of cutting-edge data centre projects?

Our client, a leading global data centre developer and operator, is seeking a Senior MEP Design Manager to join their London team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, client-side role delivering hyperscale and colocation facilities across the UK and Europe.

The Role:

As Senior MEP Design Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of mechanical, electrical, and public health design from concept through to completion. Working closely with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders, you’ll ensure design excellence, innovation, and compliance with performance and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead MEP design coordination across multidisciplinary teams
• Oversee design consultants and review technical submissions
• Drive value engineering and lifecycle performance strategies
• Ensure alignment with operational, commissioning, and maintenance needs
• Manage design risk, programme interfaces, and change control

About You:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in MEP design management, ideally with data centre or mission critical experience
• Deep understanding of electrical and mechanical systems in large-scale infrastructure
• Proven ability to lead design through RIBA stages and deliver in a client-side environment
• Excellent communicator with commercial awareness and technical rigour

The Company Offers:

• A collaborative, innovative environment at the forefront of data centre development
• Exposure to high-value, fast-paced international projects
• Hybrid/flexible working policy
• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus + industry-leading benefits