Design Manager

  • Red Rock Consultants Ltd
  • 30/07/2026
Full time Construction Architect and Design Mechanical / Electrical Engineer

Job Description

M&E Design Manager


Location: Telford / Midlands
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 65,000- 70,000
Sector: M&E / Building Services
Working Arrangement: Hybrid / Office & Site Based

Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced M&E Design Manager to join an established M&E contractor based in Telford, with projects primarily across the Midlands. The successful candidate can be either mechanically or electrically biased, with a strong understanding of the wider M&E design process and the ability to coordinate both disciplines. This is a front-end, pre-construction focused position, responsible for overseeing the design process from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 5, ensuring designs are coordinated, buildable and delivered in line with client requirements. You will manage a small design team consisting of two designers, one Mechanical and one Electrical, whilst acting as a key point of contact between the design team, clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.

What's on Offer

  • 65,000- 70,000 salary
  • Hybrid working
  • Home, office and site-based flexibility
  • Opportunity to manage and develop a small M&E design team
  • Responsibility across the full design process from Stage 3 to Stage 5
  • Predominantly Midlands-based projects
  • Varied portfolio of MEP projects
  • Opportunity to work on major new-build, commercial, industrial and renewable projects
  • Pension scheme
  • Long-term opportunity with an established and growing MEP contractor

Qualifications

  • HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or equivalent - desirable
  • Relevant Mechanical or Electrical building services qualification
  • Relevant design / building services qualifications
  • Full UK Driving Licence