Design Manager in Walton-on-Thames

Design Manager – Building Services / M&E Location: Woking, Surrey Salary: £95,000 – £105,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading UK Facilities Management and Engineering Services provider based in Woking. This is a senior-level position, offering the opportunity to manage and oversee the design and technical delivery of complex Mechanical, Electrical and Building Services projects. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in M&E engineering, with proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and project stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the design process for complex M&E and Building Services projects from concept through to completion. * Coordinate internal engineering teams, external consultants, subcontractors and specialist design partners. * Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, design submissions and engineering documentation. * Ensure all designs comply with relevant UK building regulations, British Standards, CDM requirements and client specifications. * Work closely with Project Managers, Technical Managers and operational teams to ensure efficient project delivery. * Identify and resolve design risks, technical challenges and coordination issues throughout the project lifecycle. * Manage design programmes, budgets and technical deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time. * Lead design reviews, value engineering exercises and technical meetings with clients and key stakeholders. Requirements * Proven experience as a Design Manager, MEP Design Manager or Senior Design Engineer within Building Services, M&E or Construction. * Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems. * Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex engineering projects. * Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations, CDM regulations and relevant engineering standards. * Ability to interpret and review technical drawings, specifications and design documentation. * Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. * Experience working with major contractors, engineering consultancies or Facilities Management providers. Desirable Qualifications * Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering. * Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership. * Membership of CIBSE, IET or another recognised engineering institution. * Experience using BIM, AutoCAD, Revit or similar design software. * Previous experience delivering high-value or technically complex M&E projects. Salary & Benefits * £95,000 – £105,000 basic salary * Permanent, full-time opportunity * Senior management position within an established engineering services provider * Opportunity to oversee major M&E and Building Services projects * Excellent career development and progression opportunities Interested? If you're an experienced Design Manager with a strong M&E or Building Services background and would like to find out more about this opportunity, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion