Vacancy Summary

Job Title: M&E Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1405

Location: London-based (with flexibility for site and hybrid travel as required)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £85k-£90k basic plus competitive package inc. car or allowance, mileage to site, pension, health, bonus, etc.

Company & Project

A Top 50 Main Contractor is seeking to recruit a talented and experienced M&E Design Manager to join their team.

In this role, you will take full ownership of the building services function across multiple projects across the Education and Healthcare sectors, specialising in managing the design coordination of MEP packages from pre-construction through to project completion, as well as providing technical oversight to on-site delivery teams.

The key objective of this position is to drive value, ensure quality, and mitigate risk by cultivating and leading high-impact relationships with MEP Consultants, Subcontractors, BIM Coordinators, and client stakeholders.

Our client has an enviable track record on projects valued at £50m+ and consistently delivers repeat business across London.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for key clients and consultants to maintain positive relationships.
• Provide design & engineering management across multiple projects through collaboration with Operations and Commercial teams.
• Review combined M&E designs and installations for technical quality, compliance, and cost-efficiency.
• Ownership & implementation of key activities.
• Identify and resolve technical risks, spatial coordination issues, and design flaws.

Desirable Experience & Education

• A proven track record operating as an M&E Manager, M&E Engineer, Building Services Manager or similar for a main contractor or MEP subcontractor.
• Broad background spanning both Mechanical and Electrical building services systems.
• A relevant engineering, building services, or construction management qualification is desirable; however, extensive trade and site experience will be highly considered.
• Previous Roles: M&E Design Manager OR M&E Design Coordinator OR Building Services Manager OR MEP Project Manager OR Building Services Design Coordinator.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this M&E Design Manager position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn, where it will be reviewed. You will be contacted within 48 hours if your experience aligns with our client's requirements.

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