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A leading UK Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) contractor and design specialist is currently recruiting for an experienced MEP Design Manager to join their growing team. Our client is recognised for delivering high-quality MEP solutions across new build, refurbishment, and fit-out projects. They pride themselves on innovation, in-house BIM expertise, technical excellence, and a strong commitment to sustainable construction. The Role As MEP Design Manager , you will lead the design function on a variety of exciting projects. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end MEP design process, ensuring coordinated, compliant, and cost-effective solutions that meet or exceed client expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the MEP design team. Oversee the production and delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health designs. Manage design programmes, budgets, and resources. Drive BIM and digital design processes across projects. Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, and internal delivery teams. Conduct design reviews, technical submissions, and value engineering. Support tender and pre-construction stages with expert MEP input. Champion sustainability and innovation in design delivery. Candidate Requirements Proven experience as an MEP Design Manager or Senior MEP Designer. Strong technical knowledge across Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health systems. Hands-on experience with BIM/Revit and other design software. Excellent project coordination, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Relevant qualifications (CIBSE, IET, or equivalent) are highly desirable. Package Competitive basic salary (depending on experience). Company car / car allowance. Pension, health benefits, and other attractive perks. Excellent career progression opportunities within a forward-thinking business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented MEP Design professional to take ownership of design delivery with a respected and innovative contractor.

Your New Company Join a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary consultancy known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering sustainable, people-focused design solutions. With a strong presence in the bluelight, education, and residential sectors, this practice is passionate about creating spaces that inspire, endure, and serve communities for generations. You'll be supported in your professional development with a clear pathway to Senior Architect and beyond. Your New Role As an Architect, you will contribute to the design and delivery of projects from concept through to completion. Working closely with senior colleagues, you'll gain exposure to client engagement, technical delivery, and project coordination, while developing your own design voice. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the design and delivery of projects across the bluelight, education, and housing sectors. Producing high-quality drawings, models, and documentation using Revit and BIM tools. Assisting with project programmes, budgets, and resource coordination. Attending site inspections and supporting construction phase activities. Collaborating with clients, consultants, and stakeholders under the guidance of senior team members. Contributing to internal knowledge sharing and practice development initiatives. What You'll Need to Succeed Qualified Architect with ARB registration (or working towards). Experience in project delivery and design coordination. Good working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and planning processes. Proficiency in Revit and BIM workflows. Strong communication and teamwork skills. A full UK driving licence. What You'll Get in ReturnThis practice offers a supportive and progressive environment with a strong focus on career development. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave + birthday off + volunteering day + option to buy/sell up to 5 days + bank holidays. Annual salary review and performance-based progression. Life assurance (4x salary). Free on-site parking. Professional development support, including funding for accreditations and leadership training. Access to 24/7 digital GP and wellbeing resources. Discounts on food, retail, and family activities. A clear and structured pathway to Senior Architect and Associate Director, with mentoring from senior leadership. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

MEP Technical Director Location: Harlow, Essex (Data Centre Projects) Salary: Up to 150,000 + Executive Benefits Package The Opportunity An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Technical Director to join one of the UK's leading specialist Building Services contractors. The business has established an outstanding reputation for delivering technically complex Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) solutions across some of the country's most prestigious data centre, life sciences and mission-critical developments. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking a strategic technical leader to drive engineering excellence across major projects. The Role Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, you will provide technical direction across multiple large-scale data centre projects. Key responsibilities include: Providing technical leadership across Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health disciplines. Leading engineering strategy during tender, design development and project delivery. Managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and supporting Technical Managers and Design Managers. Reviewing and approving engineering designs, specifications and technical submissions. Working closely with clients, consultants and project delivery teams to ensure engineering solutions are practical, compliant and commercially effective. Supporting value engineering while maintaining technical integrity and programme commitments. Driving innovation, digital engineering and BIM best practice throughout the business. Providing technical guidance throughout commissioning, testing and project handover. Supporting business growth by developing technical capability and mentoring future engineering leaders. You will ideally possess: Extensive experience delivering major MEP projects within the construction sector. Previous experience within data centres, mission-critical, pharmaceutical or hyperscale environments. Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and relevant industry guidance. Excellent knowledge of commissioning, design management and technical governance. Outstanding leadership and stakeholder management skills. Commercial awareness combined with exceptional technical expertise. What's on Offer Salary up to 150,000 Pension contribution Ongoing professional development Opportunity to work on some of Europe's most technically challenging data centre projects Long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding specialist contractor This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading engineering contractor renowned for delivering high-profile, technically demanding projects while investing heavily in innovation, quality and its people. Diamond and the Danny Sullivan Group are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and inclusive for all. INDCER

Our multi award winning Client is a global engineering consultancy with sustainability at its heart. Employing circa 18,000 people across 35 countries with a particularly large footprint within Europe, the business offers world class expertise across buildings, transport, energy and the environment. As a collective multi-disciplinary team of industry specialists, the company is proud to deliver innovative and responsible solutions that create long-term value for customers, communities and the planet. The Leeds office provides vital support for projects across the north of England in particular, along with contributing to major schemes across the UK. With a strong team already in place the challenge is to add key experience as the business unit grows, further strengthening the teams delivery capabilities and multi-disciplinary engagement with the structural and architectural divisions. This is a senior technical and leadership role, responsible for delivering high-quality electrical building services design, providing technical authority across projects, and supporting the growth and development of the electrical discipline in the region. The appointed person will play a key role in shaping project strategies, mentoring engineers, engaging with clients, and contributing to the organisations wider commitment to sustainable and low-carbon design. Key Responsibilities Technical & Project Delivery Lead the electrical design of complex building services projects from concept through to completion Act as technical authority for electrical engineering within multidisciplinary project teams Develop and review electrical designs including LV and HV systems, lighting, small power, fire alarms, security, and ICT Ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation (BS, IEC, IET, Building Regulations, etc.) Oversee design quality, risk management, and technical assurance processes Leadership & Mentoring Provide line management, mentoring and technical guidance to engineers and technicians Support career development and capability building within the electrical team Contribute to resource planning and workload management Client & Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong client relationships Lead technical discussions, design reviews and client presentations Support business development activities including bids, proposals and interviews Sustainability & Innovation Champion low-carbon, energy-efficient and digitally enabled design solutions Integrate sustainability, resilience and whole-life thinking into electrical design decisions Stay informed on emerging technologies, regulations and best practice About You Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent) Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership Significant experience in building services electrical design Proven experience leading projects and managing design teams Strong knowledge of UK standards, regulations and design guidance Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Additional experience working on complex or large-scale projects (e.g. commercial, healthcare, education, life sciences) would be advantageous, as would exposure to with BIM and digital design tools, along with a strong understanding of sustainable and low-carbon design principles.

Our Client is arguably the leading MEP Consulting Engineering practice in Leeds. For over 25yrs this forward thinking buildings services specialist has led the way in the region delivering projects across the UK and overseas, providing costs effective energy efficient solutions to complex schemes. As one of the largest MEP engineering teams in the region, BIM plays an important role with revit modelling integrated into every project as standard. Reporting Directly to the Digital Engineering Manager, the business is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior MEP BIM Coordinator to lead the coordination, development, and delivery of high-quality Building Information Models across a range of live projects. This role is central to ensuring efficient collaboration between mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) disciplines, while maintaining compliance with BIM standards and project requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead MEP BIM coordination across multiple projects from concept through to construction and handover. Develop, manage, and review federated BIM models, ensuring clash-free and accurate design integration. Coordinate with internal design teams and external stakeholders including architects, structural engineers, and contractors. Produce and manage BIM documentation including BEPs (BIM Execution Plans), TIDPs, and MIDPs. Ensure compliance with UK BIM standards (ISO 19650 series) and client-specific requirements. Conduct clash detection using Navisworks (or equivalent) and lead coordination meetings to resolve issues. Support the development and implementation of BIM workflows, standards, and best practices within the business. Mentor and support junior BIM technicians and coordinators. Liaise with project managers to ensure BIM deliverables align with programme milestones. Manage data integrity and ensure models are structured for downstream use (e.g., FM, asset management). Skills & Experience Essential: Proven experience in an MEP BIM coordination role within an MEP design environment. Strong proficiency in Revit MEP, Navisworks, and common data environments (CDEs) such as Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar. In-depth understanding of BIM Level 2 processes and ISO 19650 standards. Experience coordinating complex building services systems across large-scale projects. Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills. Strong problem-solving ability with attention to detail. Desirable: Experience working on UK-based projects in sectors such as commercial, healthcare, or education. Knowledge of Dynamo scripting or other automation tools. Familiarity with COBie data requirements and digital handover processes. Professional accreditation or working towards (e.g., IEng, CEng, or relevant BIM certification). Qualifications Degree or HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Relevant BIM or digital construction certifications are advantageous. Personal Attributes Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Collaborative mindset with strong leadership qualities. Commitment to continuous improvement and digital innovation. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.