Overview
As an Assistant Design Manager, you will support the development and coordination of M&E designs across concept to construction, working closely with Design Managers, Project Managers, and site teams. You will help drive coordinated drawings, design calculations, and technical schedules while ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and project specs. This role offers a clear progression path into Design Management within a growing M&E contractor environment. You will gain hands-on exposure to live projects and learn from an experienced Design Manager, shaping your path to leading design coordination and delivery.
Pay / Benefits
- Pension
- Company benefits
- Ongoing technical training
- Exposure to live M&E projects
- Clear progression into Design Management
Responsibilities
- Develop coordinated M&E designs
- Produce and amend mechanical and electrical drawings (CAD/BIM)
- Assist with HVAC, ventilation, heating, plumbing, drainage, lighting, power layouts
- Support design calculations, equipment selections and technical schedules
- Review drawings for clashes and design issues
- Attend design and coordination meetings
- Liaise with Project Managers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
- Support RFIs and technical queries
- Assist with site surveys and construction-stage design issues
- Maintain drawing standards, revisions and document control
- Ensure designs comply with project specifications and Building Regulations
Key requirements
- Experience or qualification in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or MEP
- Good understanding of M&E building services
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- CAD/BIM experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication and organisation
- Keen to develop into a Design Manager
- Comfortable working across mechanical and electrical disciplines
- communication
- organisation
- attention to detail
- CAD
- BIM
- drawings interpretation
Assistant Design Manager in London employer: White Recruitment
Join a leading global manufacturer of critical power solutions, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence. With a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and comprehensive training opportunities, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in the vibrant area of Borehamwood, you will enjoy a fulfilling career while contributing to essential energy resilience solutions in London and the South East.
