Senior MEP Design Manager – Data Centre Projects

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Performance bonus

Relocation package

Immediate start

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager (MEP bias) for a major data centre project. You will own the design coordination from pre-construction through handover on site across UK and Europe.

Role requires D&B background, strong BIM skills (Revit/Navisworks) and a clear progression history. Competitive package includes €80,000–€110,000 salary, travel allowance and bonus, with immediate start.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience with MEP contractor or main contractor in a D&B environment.
• Proven experience managing technical design on live construction projects (data centres/pharma/industrial preferred).
• Strong understanding of BIM, coordination, and construction-stage design (RIBA Stages 3–5).
• Clear career history showing progression, stability, and development.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full MEP design process from coordination through to delivery.
• Leading design meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Reviewing drawings, technical submittals, and ensuring buildability on site.
• Driving BIM coordination and resolving clashes (Revit / Navisworks).
• Ensuring design aligns with programme, cost, and construction sequencing.
• Supporting project delivery through to handover with as-built documentation.

Skills

BIM coordination

Design management

Stakeholder coordination

On-site execution

Education

Degree in Building Services / Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

BIM Level 2

Job description

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager (MEP bias) for a major data centre project. You will own the design coordination from pre-construction through handover on site across UK and Europe.

Role requires D&B background, strong BIM skills (Revit/Navisworks) and a clear progression history. Competitive package includes €80,000–€110,000 salary, travel allowance and bonus, with immediate start.