Design Manager (MEP) in London

About The Anthro JV

The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn‑key services for London’s state‑of‑the‑art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi‑year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works.

The Role

Join VVB and Anthro JV as a Design Manager, leading the charge in supervising design and engineering activities across medium to larger‑scale projects within Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure sectors. Electrically, you'll be tackling projects up to 33kV voltage level. Your role will encompass planning and directing design assignments, ensuring seamless coordination and execution. As a Design Manager, you'll interpret, organise, and oversee design tasks while managing a talented group of Design Engineers within VVB and our supply chain. Your expertise will be pivotal in supporting tendering, procurement, and construction activities.

Location

The contracted location for this role is Old Oak Common, supporting the HS2 Project. The position will require work across Central London and Acton (OOC site), with the specific location varying depending on project phases. During the design phase, expected to span the next 12–18 months, the majority of work will be based in Central London – Southwark area.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise design and engineering activities across multiple disciplines on projects, overseeing a team of engineers, Design Managers, lead engineers, specialists, BIM coordinators, and CAD draughtsmen.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and review engineering and design work within the project or assignment, ensuring compliance with sector business unit standards.
• Manage design registers, meeting minutes, and drawing registers, adhering to VVB and project requirements.
• Facilitate formal communication processes such as RFIs, TQs, EWNs, and MARs.
• Ensure design risk assessments align with installation parameters and prepare Design Management Plan.
• Maintain communication with Client representatives, Suppliers, Construction Managers, and Consultants/Contractors to ensure project coordination and compliance.
• Obtain Client approval on project phases as necessary and ensure lead discipline design engineers adhere to VVB's Engineering and Design Management procedures.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Discipline to track design changes and variances.
• Work with the planning department to schedule design, installation, and T&C works, providing accurate assessments and adjustments to maintain project programme.
• Support the Head of Electrical Engineering in annual performance reviews following approved procedures.

Project Specific Requirements

• Reporting to Head of Operations – HS2 and Sector Director – Transportation on a day‑to‑day basis, while functionally reporting to Head of Electrical Engineering.
• Proficient with High Speed 2 (HS2) and Main Work Civil Contractor design and assurance standards/works information.
• Previous experience as a ‘Design Manager’ within Rails preferably High‑Speed projects.
• Reviews existing design information handed over from the client and provides comment.
• Act as the nominated Design Manager and/or CEM for HS2‑related projects.
• Mentor other Design Managers within HS2 projects as and when they are onboarded into the business.
• Conversant with Bentley and Revit software for the production of 3D BIM models.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Registration, e.g., Engineering Council Registration with Chartership status.

Experience Required

• Substantial experience in a ‘Design Manager’ role within Power, Utilities, Infrastructure Design and Engineering projects.
• Previous experience on Low to High Voltage (33kV) design and engineering projects.