Design Manager - M&E Building Services
Cambridge / Colchester - East Anglia
£65,000-£80,000 Basic + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare
Full-Time | Permanent
We're recruiting an experienced M&E Design Manager for an established mechanical and electrical contractor delivering building services projects across the public and private sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Manager, Electrical Design Manager or MEP Design Manager to take responsibility for the design coordination and delivery of multiple projects valued up to £12 million .
You'll work closely with consultants, architects, main contractors and project teams, ensuring designs are technically compliant, commercially viable and delivered on schedule.
The Role
Manage the design process across multiple mechanical and electrical building services projects
Coordinate internal design teams and external M&E consultants
Establish design programmes and monitor progress against project deadlines
Review mechanical, electrical and public health design documentation
Ensure designs comply with project specifications, regulations and budgets
Coordinate heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical and public health services
Review spatial coordination and resolve technical design clashes
Manage design meetings with consultants, architects and contractors
Review and coordinate BIM Level 2 design information
Manage technical queries, RFIs and design changes
Liaise with preconstruction teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
Ensure coordinated working drawings are ready for installation
Support Project Managers with technical design queries
Coordinate design handovers to construction teams
Maintain design quality, documentation and health and safety standards
The Candidate
Minimum 5 years' experience in M&E / Building Services design
Experience as a Design Manager, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Electrical Design Engineer or MEP Design Coordinator
Strong understanding of mechanical or electrical building services design
Knowledge of heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic water or electrical building systems
Experience managing external design consultants and coordinating multidisciplinary designs
Strong knowledge of BIM Level 2 and BIM Execution Plans
Understanding of low and zero carbon building technologies
Experience working on Design & Build construction projects
Knowledge of traditional and two-stage procurement processes
Building Services Engineering degree or relevant qualification, or working towards one
Strong project coordination, communication and organisational skills
Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines
Experience working directly with clients, consultants and main contractors
Package
£65,000-£80,000 basic salary (estimated)
Company car allowance
Private healthcare
Company pension
Permanent position
Established and financially secure M&E contractor
Projects valued up to £12 million
Opportunity to manage varied public and private sector projects
Long-term career development and progression
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E Design Manager looking to take responsibility for technically challenging building services projects with an established contractor.
You'll coordinate mechanical, electrical and public health designs from preconstruction through to installation, working closely with experienced consultants and project delivery teams.
The position offers a combination of technical design management, multidisciplinary coordination and commercial responsibility , with opportunities to progress into senior design and technical leadership.
Design Manager → Senior Design Manager → Head of Design / Technical Director
WR HVAC | M&E are the #1 recruitment partner for HVAC and M&E vacancies across the UK, Europe, and the USA. We work with manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and service providers across the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and building services sectors, recruiting for sales, management, engineering, and technical roles.
WR HVAC | M&E is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
M&E Design Manager employer: White Recruitment Limited
As a leading player in the wholesale sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our employees enjoy a competitive salary alongside generous benefits, including private medical insurance and ample annual leave, all while having the opportunity to make a significant impact on our product portfolio. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive culture, we empower our Range Managers to excel and grow within our organisation.
