Rail MEP Design Manager

Are you an experienced MEP Design Manager with a strong background in mechanical, electrical and public health systems on major infrastructure schemes?
Do you have experience managing detailed MEP design, coordinating subcontractors and delivering complex infrastructure designs through to construction?
Job Title: MEP Design Manager
Location: West London (Minimum 3 Days in the Office)
Rate: £550-£750/day Inside IR35 via Umbrella Provider
Contract: Long-Term Contract
End Date: September 2027 initially, with likely extensions to September 2029
Start Date: ASAP - Flexible for the right candidate
We are looking for an MEP Design Manager to oversee major MEP works on HS2, overseeing MEP design delivery shafts / head houses.
Reporting to the Lead MEP Design Manager, you will manage supply chain design deliverables, coordinate technical interfaces and ensure designs meet programme, quality, assurance and contractual requirements.
Where you will add value:
Manage Stage 5 MEP design deliverables, ensuring submissions meet quality and programme requirements
Coordinate MEP subcontractors, suppliers and design interfaces
Manage design reviews, technical queries, defects and resolution of design issues
Monitor design progress, risks, scope gaps and interface issues
Coordinate with engineering, construction, quality assurance and commercial teams
Ensure compliance with design management and assurance processes
Oversee CDM requirements and ensure design risks are communicated effectively
Support subcontract management, cost reconciliation and resource planning
Track design documentation and coordinate reviews and approvals
To succeed in this role, you will need:
Proven MEP Design Management experience within major infrastructure or construction projects
Detailed design experience across MEP systems
Experience with systems such as fire protection, lifts, EMC, HVAC, BMS, testing and commissioning
Ability to manage design deliverables, technical queries and interfaces independently
Relevant CSCS card
NEC contract experience and a relevant engineering degree or equivalent would be advantageous
Why this contract stands out:
£550-£750/day Inside IR35 via Umbrella
Hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the North Acton office
Long-term contract, with the wider requirement forecast to September 2029
Opportunity to take ownership of complex MEP design packages and work closely with the supply chain
If you're an experienced MEP Design Manager looking for a long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure project, get in touch for a confidential discussion.