M&E Design Manager - Mechanical & Electrical
Location: Birmingham (Site & Home-Based)
Contract: 12 Months (Outside IR35)
Highly Competitive Day Rate

Are you an experienced M&E Design Manager with a strong technical background in managing a team of mechanical and electrical engineers? Are you confident overseeing complex M&E design packages on large-scale construction or utilities projects?

We are recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Design Manager to join a major infrastructure project in Birmingham, managing a team delivering new water infrastructure projects. This role is key to ensuring the design and technical integration of M&E systems align with the client''s requirements, industry standards, and delivery programme.

This is a 12-month contract, offering a highly competitive day rate. Reporting directly to the Programme Director, you''ll work closely with design consultants, contractors, and internal teams to manage the full lifecycle of M&E design from early-stage reviews through to construction support.

The Role:

• Lead the review, coordination, and technical approval of mechanical and electrical design proposals
• Act as the main point of contact for all M&E design queries on the project
• Ensure designs meet specifications, standards, and operational requirements for water infrastructure
• Liaise with design consultants, subcontractors, and delivery teams to resolve design issues
• Monitor design progress and support the transition from design to construction
• Oversee technical interfaces between mechanical, electrical, and civil elements
• Ensure designs align with programme, quality, and compliance expectations

The Person:

• Extensive experience managing M&E design on infrastructure or utilities projects
• Background in either mechanical or electrical engineering with a strong cross-disciplinary understanding
• Familiar with water/wastewater treatment or pumping station projects (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, CDM regulations, and building services design coordination
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work on-site in Birmingham and travel to design or project meetings as required

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for similar opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Douglass at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.