M&E Design Manager - Mechanical & Electrical

M&E Design Manager - Mechanical & Electrical

Location: Birmingham (Site & Home-Based)

Contract: 12 Months (Outside IR35)

Highly Competitive Day Rate

Are you an experienced M&E Design Manager with a strong technical background in managing a team of mechanical and electrical engineers? Are you confident overseeing complex M&E design packages on large-scale construction or utilities projects?

We are recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Design Manager to join a major infrastructure project in Birmingham, managing a team delivering new water infrastructure projects. This role is key to ensuring the design and technical integration of M&E systems align with the client's requirements, industry standards, and delivery programme.

This is a 12-month contract, offering a highly competitive day rate. Reporting directly to the Programme Director, you'll work closely with design consultants, contractors, and internal teams to manage the full lifecycle of M&E design from early-stage reviews through to construction support.

• Lead the review, coordination, and technical approval of mechanical and electrical design proposals
• Act as the main point of contact for all M&E design queries on the project
• Ensure designs meet specifications, standards, and operational requirements for water infrastructure
• Liaise with design consultants, subcontractors, and delivery teams to resolve design issues
• Monitor design progress and support the transition from design to construction
• Oversee technical interfaces between mechanical, electrical, and civil elements
• Ensure designs align with programme, quality, and compliance expectations

• Extensive experience managing M&E design on infrastructure or utilities projects
• Background in either mechanical or electrical engineering with a strong cross-disciplinary understanding
• Familiar with water/wastewater treatment or pumping station projects (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, CDM regulations, and building services design coordination
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work on-site in Birmingham and travel to design or project meetings as required

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.