M&E Design Manager

Job Title:

M&E Design Manager

Location:

London & South East
Sector:
Commercial & High-End Fit Out

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading M&E Contractor delivering technically complex projects across the Commercial, Data Centre and Financial Services sectors, with project values ranging from £5m–£30m. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced M&E Design Manager to join their team.

This is a key role within the business, bridging the gap between pre-construction and delivery, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant and commercially viable from concept through to handover.

The Role

As M&E Design Manager, you will take ownership of the full design process across multiple projects, working closely with consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams.

Key responsibilities include:

* Managing the M&E design process from tender through to construction stage

* Coordinating consultants and specialist subcontractor design packages

* Reviewing and challenging technical submissions to ensure buildability and compliance

* Driving design programmes to meet project milestones

* Ensuring compliance with client specifications, British Standards and HTM requirements (where applicable)

* Supporting commercial teams with value engineering and cost-effective solutions

* Attending client and consultant meetings as the technical lead

* Overseeing RFI processes, technical queries and design change management

About You:

* Proven experience as an M&E Design Manager within an M&E Contractor or Main Contractor environment

* Strong background delivering Commercial, Data Centre or technically challenging projects

* Excellent understanding of both Mechanical & Electrical systems

* Confident managing consultants and subcontractor design teams

* Commercial awareness with the ability to balance design quality and cost

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Join?

* Work on high-profile, technically challenging projects

* Join a growing contractor with clear progression opportunities

* Strong leadership team and supportive culture

* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package