Senior MEP Design Manager

Reference: VAC-498382_
Posted: February 9, 2026

Location: Reading, South East
Type: Permanent
Sector: Building Services / Construction
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Smart Working Available

Fawkes & Reece are currently working in partnership with a major UK construction and engineering contractor to appoint an experienced Senior MEP Design Manager for a long‑term, permanent opportunity based in Reading
.

This role offers the chance to take a leading position within a well‑established regional buildings team, supporting the design and technical delivery of complex MEP packages across a diverse portfolio of building projects.

As Senior MEP Design Manager, you will take ownership of the MEP design process from tender stage through to project completion, ensuring technical compliance, buildability, and value optimisation throughout.

• Reviewing tender and design information for technical compliance and identifying value engineering opportunities
• Supporting pre‑construction and estimating teams with technical input, plant selection and client requirements
• Managing and coordinating external MEP design consultants across all project stages
• Overseeing BIM delivery requirements and associated cost controls
• Providing electrical technical and design support across multiple live projects when required
• Driving innovative solutions through Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles
• Attending design team and client meetings to ensure smooth coordination and programme alignment
• Supporting quality assurance processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards and legislation

• HNC/HND via a technical apprenticeship or a degree in Building Services Engineering
• Strong experience within the UK construction and building services sector
• Proven background delivering projects from design stage through to completion
• A solid understanding of design interfaces and on‑site construction challenges
• Technical expertise in HV/LV and ELV systems
• Knowledge of British Standards, IET 17th/18th Edition, CDM Regulations and Building Regulations
• Awareness of environmental and sustainability standards such as BREEAM

• Flexible and smart working arrangements (up to 40% remote working, role dependent)
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Pension and share incentive schemes
• Recognition, wellbeing and volunteering benefits
• Long‑term career progression within a stable and forward‑thinking organisation

If you are interested in this opportunity, please call Lewis Calder from Fawkes and Reece London.