MEP Design Manager

MEP Design Manager
London & South East (Sussex)
£75,000 - £95,000 + Package (depending on experience)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Design Manager to join a leading Tier 1 construction business delivering major projects across London and the South East.

Working on complex projects ranging from £5m to £130m, you will take responsibility for providing design and engineering leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction and bid stages through to delivery and completion.

This is a key position within a growing team, offering the opportunity to influence strategy, drive technical excellence, and support the successful delivery of high-profile construction projects across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and manage MEP design and engineering activities across multiple projects.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with project teams, consultants, designers, and key stakeholders.

* Coordinate design information to ensure programme, quality, and commercial objectives are achieved.

* Support pre-construction, bid submissions, and work-winning activities.

* Manage and mentor engineering and design teams.

* Drive best practice in design management, BIM coordination, and project delivery.

* Champion health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental standards across all projects.

* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, value, and project outcomes.

Requirements:

* Significant experience within an MEP Design Management role.

* Background working for a main contractor or major MEP/building services contractor.

* Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health building services.

* Experience managing design teams and coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders.

* Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery requirements.

* Excellent communication and leadership skills.

* Degree qualified in a relevant discipline preferred, although candidates with extensive industry experience will also be considered.

Package:

* Competitive salary dependent on experience.

* Car allowance.

* Pension scheme.

* Private healthcare.

* Annual bonus.

* Excellent career development opportunities.

* Opportunity to work on major, technically challenging projects.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed