Rail MEP Design Manager

Rail MEP Design Manager

Full-Time On-site
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Are you an experienced MEP Design Manager with a strong background in mechanical, electrical and public health systems on major infrastructure schemes? Do you have experience managing detailed MEP design, coordinating subcontractors and delivering complex infrastructure designs through to construction?

Job Title: MEP Design Manager

Location: West London (Minimum 3 Days in the Office)

Rate: £550-£750/day Inside IR35 via Umbrella Provider

Contract: Long-Term Contract

End Date: September 2027 initially, with likely extensions to September 2029

Start Date: ASAP - Flexible for the right candidate

We are looking for an MEP Design Manager to oversee major MEP works on HS2, overseeing MEP design delivery shafts / head houses.

Reporting to the Lead MEP Design Manager, you will manage supply chain design deliverables, coordinate technical interfaces and ensure designs meet programme, quality, assurance and contractual requirements.

Where you will add value:

  • Manage Stage 5 MEP design deliverables, ensuring submissions meet quality and programme requirements
  • Coordinate MEP subcontractors, suppliers and design interfaces
  • Manage design reviews, technical queries, defects and resolution of design issues
  • Monitor design progress, risks, scope gaps and interface issues
  • Coordinate with engineering, construction, quality assurance and commercial teams
  • Ensure compliance with design management and assurance processes
  • Oversee CDM requirements and ensure design risks are communicated effectively
  • Support subcontract management, cost reconciliation and resource planning
  • Track design documentation and coordinate reviews and approvals

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Proven MEP Design Management experience within major infrastructure or construction projects
  • Detailed design experience across MEP systems
  • Experience with systems such as fire protection, lifts, EMC, HVAC, BMS, testing and commissioning
  • Ability to manage design deliverables, technical queries and interfaces independently
  • Relevant CSCS card
  • NEC contract experience and a relevant engineering degree or equivalent would be advantageous

Why this contract stands out:

  • £550-£750/day Inside IR35 via Umbrella
  • Hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the North Acton office
  • Long-term contract, with the wider requirement forecast to September 2029
  • Opportunity to take ownership of complex MEP design packages and work closely with the supply chain

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Rail MEP Design Manager employer: Carrington West

Join a leading rail and civil engineering contractor that values your expertise and offers a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to be mentored into the CRE C designation while enjoying competitive benefits such as hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous annual leave. Located in Kent or London, this role provides a unique chance to work on impactful projects across the region, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

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Contact Details:

Carrington West Recruitment Team