Design Manager

Design Manager - Renewable Energy

South East England | £60,000-£70,000 | Full-Time | Permanent

We are currently partnering with a rapidly growing renewable energy and building services specialist to recruit an experienced Design Manager to lead and develop their technical design function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level design professional to join a business delivering high-quality renewable and M&E projects across residential and commercial sectors, with strong long-term progression opportunities as the company continues to expand.

The Company

Our client is a well-established provider of renewable energy and mechanical/electrical building services solutions, delivering technically advanced projects across the South East.

Working alongside developers, architects, and consultants, they specialise in the design and delivery of systems including heat pumps, solar PV, MVHR, and integrated M&E solutions for both residential and commercial applications.

With a strong project pipeline and ambitious growth plans, they are investing heavily in both their technical capability and leadership team.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will take ownership of the company's design department, managing a small team of engineers while remaining hands-on with complex technical design work.

You will oversee projects from post-sale handover through to detailed technical delivery, ensuring designs are practical, coordinated, and installation-ready.

The Candidate

We are looking for a technically strong and commercially aware individual with experience leading renewable or building services design projects.

Essential:

Proven experience designing renewable energy systems, particularly heat pumps
Strong background in building services or M&E design
Experience managing or mentoring technical teams
Excellent understanding of BIM workflows and RIBA stages
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work within fast-paced project environments
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Software

Experience:

AutoCAD
Revit
IES
EasyPV (or similar)

Desirable:

Experience on high-spec residential or commercial developments
Experience presenting technical designs to clients or consultants
Portfolio/examples of previous renewable system designs

The Package

£50,000-£55,000 basic salary
Realistic OTE of £60,000-£70,000
Pension scheme
Car allowance / company vehicle options
On-site parking
On-site gym
Ongoing professional development
Strong long-term progression opportunities within a growing business

Career Progression

This role offers genuine scope for progression within a business experiencing significant growth in the renewable energy sector.

As the company expands, there will be opportunities to progress into:

Head of Design
Technical Director
Operations or Engineering Leadership roles

This is an opportunity to join a company where you can play a major role in shaping both the technical department and the future direction of the business.

Why Apply?

This is a standout opportunity for a technically driven Design Manager looking to work on innovative renewable energy projects while joining a business with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for quality delivery.

WR HVAC | M&E are the #1 recruitment partner for HVAC and M&E vacancies across the UK, Europe, and the USA. We work with manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and service providers across the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and building services sectors, recruiting for sales, management, engineering, and technical roles.

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