Site-Based MEP Design Manager – Data Centre Projects

Future Recruitment Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

European relocation opportunities

Travel allowance

Bonus

Relocation package

Clear progression

Immediate start

Job summary

Future Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager for a major data centre project. The role is fully site-based across UK/Europe with relocation opportunities and a clear progression path toward Senior Design Manager.

You will own design coordination from pre-construction through handover, working on high-value packages and close collaboration with consultants and contractors. The role focuses on MEP design leadership, BIM coordination, and ensuring buildability, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Background for 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 3-5).
• Clear career history showing progression, stability, and development.
• Comfortable working in a site-based, fast-paced environment.

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

MEP coordination

Design coordination

Buildability on site

Data centre / pharma / industrial

Career progression

Education

Building Services / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

BIM Level 2

Job description

Future Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager for a major data centre project. The role is fully site-based across UK/Europe with relocation opportunities and a clear progression path toward Senior Design Manager.

You will own design coordination from pre-construction through handover, working on high-value packages and close collaboration with consultants and contractors. The role focuses on MEP design leadership, BIM coordination, and ensuring buildability, with