This is a significant role within a major, long-term London infrastructure programme, offering responsibility for HVAC design across multiple assets.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager with strong HVAC experience to join a major infrastructure programme in London. Hybrid working, minimum 3 days per week on site. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the HVAC/MEP design across multiple assets, managing the design through detailed design and into construction. You will act as a key point of contact for the specialist supply chain, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant, buildable and delivered to programme. As MEP Design Manager – HVAC, you will take a leading role in the delivery of Stage 5 Design for Construction & Manufacturing, working closely with supply-chain partners, engineering, assurance, commercial and construction teams.
Responsibilities
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing Stage 5 HVAC/MEP design deliverables from the specialist supply chain.
- Managing design packages through reviews, approvals, certification and construction.
- Acting as the principal design interface with HVAC suppliers and subcontractors.
- Coordinating interfaces between designers, suppliers and the wider project.
- Managing technical queries and driving issues through to resolution.
- Identifying design scope gaps, clashes and interface issues.
- Ensuring designs consider installation, maintenance, health, safety and welfare.
- Monitoring design progress and reporting key risks and issues.
- Working closely with engineering, technical assurance, quality and delivery teams.
- Managing Stage 4 design queries and defects that impact Stage 5 delivery.
- Ensuring CDM 2015 requirements and design-risk processes are correctly implemented.
- Chairing design and progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Supporting commercial teams with subcontract and cost management.
Qualifications
- A degree or professional qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline would be advantageous.
Required Skills
- We are looking for someone with:
- Good technical understanding of HVAC systems, gained from a design and/or delivery environment.
- Experience managing detailed design through to construction.
- Experience managing specialist design suppliers and subcontractors.
- Major infrastructure or similarly complex project experience.
- Strong understanding of design assurance, interfaces and technical coordination.
- Knowledge of relevant MEP standards and design processes.
- Experience implementing CDM Regulations 2015 within the design process.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A proactive, organised approach with the ability to take ownership of a package and drive it through to completion.
- Experience with systems such as AutoCAD, Navisworks and ProjectWise.
- Relevant CSCS White or Black Card.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and specialist MEP engineering software would be advantageous.
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MEP Manager employer: Electus Recruitment Solutions
Join a leading defence company in Bristol, where innovation meets purpose. We offer a collaborative work culture that fosters technical excellence and provides ample opportunities for professional growth within the defence sector. With a focus on advanced Air Defence systems, you'll be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages hands-on involvement in shaping critical software architectures.
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