MEP Design Manager

Kenton Black; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black is recruiting for a leading construction contractor to hire an experienced MEP Design Manager. You will take ownership of the MEP design process on large-scale projects across Ireland and Europe.

In this role you will manage and coordinate MEP design activities, lead design reviews with consultants and subcontractors, and ensure designs meet programme, quality, compliance and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in an MEP Design Manager role.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems and design coordination.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience on Data Centre, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, or Industrial projects.
• Knowledge of BIM and digital construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate MEP design activities across projects.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Ensure designs meet programme, quality, compliance, and client requirements.
• Drive value engineering, design optimisation, and risk mitigation.

Skills

MEP design

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

BIM / digital construction

Education

Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Our client, a leading construction contractor delivering complex projects across Ireland and Europe, is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a building services professional to take ownership of the MEP design process on large-scale construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate MEP design activities across projects.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Ensure designs meet programme, quality, compliance, and client requirements.
• Drive value engineering, design optimisation, and risk mitigation.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in an MEP Design Manager.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems and design coordination.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Data Centre, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, or Industrial project experience.
• Knowledge of BIM and digital construction processes.

A highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and genuine career progression opportunities are on offer.