M&E Design Manager

M&E Design Manager

Location: Midlands (with travel to projects)
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Package

Are you an experienced M&E Design Manager looking to work on some of the UK's most prestigious construction projects?

Our client, a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor based in the Midlands, is looking to appoint an M&E Design Manager to support the successful delivery of major construction schemes across a range of sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects.

The Role

Working closely with the Pre-Construction, Design and Delivery teams, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the M&E design process from tender stage through to project completion. You'll play a key role in ensuring building services designs are fully coordinated, technically compliant and delivered in line with programme requirements.

The position offers a mixture of office, site and client-facing responsibilities, with regular travel to projects to meet construction teams, consultants and specialist M&E subcontractors. While the majority of projects are located across the Midlands, occasional overnight stays may be required for projects further afield.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the M&E design process throughout pre-construction and live project delivery.
Coordinate Mechanical and Electrical design information between consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.
Review technical submissions, drawings and specifications to ensure buildability and compliance.
Chair and attend design coordination meetings with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
Work closely with site-based teams to resolve design and coordination issues during construction.
Monitor design programmes to ensure information is released in line with project requirements.
Identify and manage design risks while driving value engineering opportunities.
Ensure M&E installations are fully coordinated with architectural and structural elements.

Requirements

Previous experience as an M&E Design Manager, Building Services Manager or Senior M&E Coordinator.
Strong Mechanical and Electrical building services knowledge gained within a Main Contractor or Building Services Contractor environment.
Experience delivering large commercial construction projects.
Excellent coordination, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to travel regularly to project sites.
Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer?

£60,000 - £75,000 basic salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to work on landmark projects
Long-term career progression with a leading Main Contractor
Stable pipeline of exciting, high-value developments
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed