M&E Design Manager

Job Title:

M&E Design Manager

Location:

London & South East

Sector:
Commercial & High-End Fit Out

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.

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.

• 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

• Proven experience as an M&E Design Manager within an M&E Contractor or Main Contractor environment
• Strong background delivering Commercial, Data Centre or technologically 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

• 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