MEP Deputy Design Manager

Overview

The MEP Deputy Design Manager in Birmingham coordinates multidisciplinary Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health design activities for the HS2 project, covering 90km of route through the Midlands.

This full‑time role, offering £45,000 to £60,000 per annum, involves managing design deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications, and supporting the Design Manager.

It includes reviewing drawings, coordinating with construction teams, and resolving technical issues across bridges, tunnels, viaducts, and rail assets.

Effective communication and problem‑solving abilities are essential for this position.

Location & Salary

Salary: £45,000–£60,000 per annum (competitive)Job Type: Full‑time (40 hours per week)Benefits: Excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and coordination of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) design activities throughout all project stages.
• Assist with the delivery of design packages to programme milestones, quality standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural and rail systems disciplines.
• Review design submissions to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards and statutory regulations.
• Support design assurance, verification and approval processes.
• Attend and contribute to design reviews, technical workshops, value engineering sessions and risk management meetings.
• Monitor design progress and help resolve technical and design‑related issues.
• Work closely with construction and delivery teams to ensure designs are practical, efficient and buildable.
• Assist with design change management and configuration control.
• Maintain accurate design documentation, reports and project records.
• Build effective relationships with consultants, subcontractors, clients and key project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience within an MEP Design, Design Coordination or Design Management role.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Building Services systems.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary design teams on large construction, rail or infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of design management processes, design assurance and risk management.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary.
• Travel allowance where applicable.
• Free parking.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Wellbeing support.
• Annual flu vaccinations.
• Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most prestigious infrastructure projects.
• Excellent long‑term career development within a major engineering organisation.
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For more information or to apply, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment.

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