MEP Design Manager

MEP Design Manager
London & South East (Sussex)
-75,000 - -95,000 + Package (depending on experience)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Design Manager to join a leading Tier 1 construction business delivering major projects across London and the South East.

Working on complex projects ranging from -5m to -130m, you will take responsibility for providing design and engineering leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction and bid stages through to delivery and completion.

This is a key position within a growing team, offering the opportunity to influence strategy, drive technical excellence, and support the successful delivery of high-profile construction projects across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage MEP design and engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project teams, consultants, designers, and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate design information to ensure programme, quality, and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Support pre-construction, bid submissions, and work-winning activities.
• Manage and mentor engineering and design teams.
• Drive best practice in design management, BIM coordination, and project delivery.
• Champion health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental standards across all projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, value, and project outcomes.

Requirements:

• Significant experience within an MEP Design Management role.
• Background working for a main contractor or major MEP/building services contractor.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health building services.
• Experience managing design teams and coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline preferred, although candidates with extensive industry experience will also be considered.

Package:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Annual bonus.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on major, technically challenging projects.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today.