MEP Design Manager

MEP Design Manager
London & South East (Sussex)
75,000 - 95,000 + Package (depending on experience)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Design Manager to join a leading Tier 1 construction business delivering major projects across London and the South East.

Working on complex projects ranging from 5m to 130m, you will take responsibility for providing design and engineering leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction and bid stages through to delivery and completion.

This is a key position within a growing team, offering the opportunity to influence strategy, drive technical excellence, and support the successful delivery of high-profile construction projects across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage MEP design and engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project teams, consultants, designers, and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate design information to ensure programme, quality, and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Support pre-construction, bid submissions, and work-winning activities.
• Manage and mentor engineering and design teams.
• Drive best practice in design management, BIM coordination, and project delivery.
• Champion health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental standards across all projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, value, and project outcomes.

Requirements:

• Significant experience within an MEP Design Management role.
• Background working for a main contractor or major MEP/building services contractor.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health building services.
• Experience managing design teams and coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline preferred, although candidates with extensive industry experience will also be considered.

Package:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Annual bonus.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on major, technically challenging projects.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today.