Senior MEP Design Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid working

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Senior MEP Design Manager / Senior Technical Manager to lead a new team across major South West projects. The role focuses on pre-construction, design development and technical delivery, with project values from £5m to £50m and a brand-new opportunity to shape technical strategy rather than merely producing drawings.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership of complex MEP design, strong risk management, and excellent stakeholder skills, with a

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading MEP design on complex construction projects.
• Strong pre-construction and technical risk management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Chartered or Incorporated status with CIBSE, IET or IMechE is desirable.
• Experience across healthcare, commercial, leisure, MOD or MOJ sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MEP design process from pre-construction through to delivery.
• Review and challenge designs to ensure practical, coordinated and compliant outcomes.
• Identify technical risks early and develop effective solutions.
• Develop technical strategies and project deliverable plans.
• Coordinate consultants, designers, specialists and supply chain partners.
• Lead design reviews and ensure actions are followed through.
• Drive value engineering while maintaining quality and performance.
• Manage consultant scopes, fees and performance.
• Ensure compliance with Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and industry standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

MEP design leadership

Senior design management

Education

Building services degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

Build Recruitment are working with a major construction and technical organisation who are looking to appoint a Senior MEP Design Manager / Senior Technical Manager to join a newly formed team and take a leading role across major projects throughout the South West.

This is a brand-new opportunity offering genuine influence from the early stages of projects. You won't simply be managing drawings – you'll be shaping technical strategy, challenging designs, identifying risks and helping to deliver practical, coordinated solutions before issues reach site.

You'll work across the full project lifecycle, with a particular focus on pre-construction, design development and technical delivery, across projects valued between £5m and £50m.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the MEP design process from pre-construction through to delivery.

Review and challenge designs to ensure they are practical, coordinated and compliant.

Identify technical risks early and develop effective solutions.

Develop technical strategies and project deliverable plans.

Coordinate consultants, designers, specialists and supply chain partners.

Lead design reviews and ensure actions are followed through.

Drive value engineering while maintaining quality and performance.

Manage consultant scopes, fees and performance.

Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and relevant industry standards.

Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

About You

We're looking for an experienced MEP professional who has proven experience leading design on complex construction projects and is confident operating at a senior level.

You'll ideally have:

Strong experience in pre-construction and technical risk management.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong commercial awareness, including consultant fee management.

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services.

Chartered or Incorporated status, or be working towards this, with CIBSE, IET or IMechE.

Experience working across complex sectors such as healthcare, commercial, leisure, MOD or MOJ would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing technical team where your experience will have a genuine impact on project outcomes.

You'll be involved in high-value, technically challenging projects across the South West, working alongside experienced professionals and having the opportunity to influence projects from the earliest stages.

Excellent career development opportunities, competitive salary and benefits package available.

Description:

Senior MEP Design Manager

South West £70- 75k package Permanent

Remote/Flexible working

Build Recruitment are working with a major construction and technical organisation who are looking to appoint a Senior MEP Design Manager / Senior Technical Manager to join a newly formed team and take a leading role across major projects throughout the South West.

This is a brand-new opportunity offering genuine influence from the early stages of projects. You won't simply be managing drawings – you'll be shaping technical strategy, challenging designs, identifying risks and helping to deliver practical, coordinated solutions before issues reach site.

You'll work across the full project lifecycle, with a particular focus on pre-construction, design development and technical delivery, across projects valued between £5m and £50m.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the MEP design process from pre-construction through to delivery.

• Review and challenge designs to ensure they are practical, coordinated and compliant.

• Identify technical risks early and develop effective solutions.

• Develop technical strategies and project deliverable plans.

• Coordinate consultants, designers, specialists and supply chain partners.

• Lead design reviews and ensure actions are followed through.

• Drive value engineering while maintaining quality and performance.

• Manage consultant scopes, fees and performance.

• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and relevant industry standards.

• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

About You

• Strong experience in pre-construction and technical risk management.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong commercial awareness, including consultant fee management.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services.

• Chartered or Incorporated status, or be working towards this, with CIBSE, IET or IMechE.

• Experience working across complex sectors such as healthcare, commercial, leisure, MOD or MOJ would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing technical team where your experience will have a genuine impact on project outcomes.

You'll be involved in high-value, technically challenging projects across the South West, working alongside experienced professionals and having the opportunity to influence projects from the earliest stages.

Excellent career development opportunities, competitive salary and benefits package available.

Industry Sector: Construction

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Salary in GBP (£): 70000 - 75000, Annual Salary

Additional Salary Info: Plus car allowance, excellent benefits package - remote/hybrid working

Job Location: Taunton, Somerset, South West, UK

Years of Relevant Experience: 7+ years

Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)

Education Level: HND/HNC or equivalent