Design Manager

M&E Design Manager (Building Services) - £60,000 to £75,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Package

Are you a skilled M&E Design Manager looking for your next challenge?

Join a well-established and highly respected Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Contractor, delivering Mechanical packages across the commercial, education, healthcare, data centre, and smart building sectors. With project values typically ranging from £500k to £10m, they offer full project delivery from design through to commissioning.

We welcome applications from M&E Design Managers, Mechanical or Electrical Design Managers, and experienced Building Services Design Engineers looking to step into a senior role.

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 (depending on experience and seniority)
• Company Car or Allowance
• Performance Bonus Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Options
• Laptop & Mobile Phone
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Genuine long-term career progression
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

About the Company:

With a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality building services solutions, this contractor is known for its technical capability, repeat business, and collaborative working culture. They work with leading main contractors and end clients, and pride themselves on supporting the development and wellbeing of their staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage M&E design from concept through to delivery
• Coordinate Mechanical and Electrical designs for multiple concurrent projects
• Work closely with consultants, clients, and project delivery teams to ensure alignment with programme, budget, and compliance requirements
• Provide technical input during tender stages and design development
• Ensure integration of energy-efficient, compliant, and practical design solutions
• Oversee production and review of technical drawings, specifications, and calculations
• Support the site teams during construction with design queries and change control

If you’re an M&E Design Manager, or working in a similar role, and are looking for an exciting new opportunity, apply online or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd for a confidential discussion.

Alternative job titles include:

• M&E Design Manager
• Senior M&E Design Engineer
• Building Services Design Manager
• MEP Design Manager
• Mechanical and Electrical Design Manager
• Senior Building Services Engineer
• Building Services Design Engineer
• Pre-Construction Design Manager