M&E Design Manager

Overview    We are currently seeking an   M&E Design Manager   in   Wigan   to lead design coordination and technical delivery across a busy portfolio of building services projects.
This is a key role for someone who can take ownership of the design process from early concept through to construction support, ensuring solutions are coordinated, compliant, buildable and commercially sensible. Youll work closely with pre-construction, commercial and operations teams to keep programmes moving and eliminate design risk early.
About the Company    Our client is a well-established engineering services contractor delivering mechanical and electrical building services works across multiple sectors, with in-house capability covering design, installation and long-term maintenance support.
They have a strong pipeline and are strengthening their design leadership to maintain quality and consistency as workload grows.
What Youll Be Doing      Leading M&E design delivery across multiple projects, from concept through to detailed design

Managing design programmes, deliverables, and technical queries to keep projects moving

Coordinating internal and external design teams, including consultants and supply chain designers

Driving buildability, compliance, and risk management throughout the design process

Reviewing and approving calculations, specifications, drawings and equipment selections

Chairing design workshops and meetings, ensuring actions are closed and decisions recorded

Managing design change control and ensuring technical decisions align with commercial and delivery requirements

Working closely with BIM / CAD resource to ensure coordination and clash resolution

Supporting pre-construction activities, including tender design input and scope clarity

Providing construction support, responding to RFIs, and ensuring designs are delivered through to commissioning and handover

Skills & Experience Required      Proven experience in M&E design management or senior building services design (contractor or consultancy background)

Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems and coordination

Confidence managing design programmes, stakeholders, and competing priorities

Good knowledge of UK regulations and common industry standards

Experience working within BIM-coordinated environments (Revit experience beneficial)

Strong communication skills with a practical, solutions-led approach

Organised and detail-focused, with a tidy approach to documentation and reporting

Degree/HND/HNC in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Benefits      Salary:
£65,000 - £75,000   depending on experience

Company benefits package

Senior role with influence across design standards and project outcomes

Stable pipeline and long-term opportunity within an established contractor