Electrical Design Manager

Job Description

Our client, a leading UK contractor, is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Manager to join their growing team, supporting the delivery of major projects in the London/Cambridge region. The business operates an in-house MEP delivery strategy, aimed at reducing reliance on external suppliers while improving quality, safety, and programme certainty. The role will involve close collaboration with MEP consultants, BIM coordinators, and specialist designers to maximise value and mitigate risk.

Projects are primarily located across London and the South East and span sectors including Healthcare, Residential/Regeneration, Education, and Data Centres.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDesign Management\n\nSupport the delivery and coordination of electrical design information\nReview and validate designs to ensure compliance, quality, and value\nApprove key plant, equipment selections, and specialist subcontractor designs\n\nStakeholder Management\n\nBuild strong working relationships with consultants, designers, and supply chain partners\nSupport appointments of consultants, BIM teams, and specialist designers\n\nDesign Coordination & Oversight\n\nMonitor progress and performance of design teams\nManage coordination between multiple design disciplines and stakeholders\nEnsure the integration of design outputs across project packages\n\nRisk & Value Management\n\nIdentify and manage technical risks and opportunities\nDevelop and implement value engineering solutions\nEnsure design decisions align with programme and commercial objectives\n\nHealth, Safety & Compliance\n\nPromote a "designing for safety" approach\nEnsure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and standards\nConsider environmental and wellbeing factors within design solutions\n\nProject Support & Delivery\n\nVerify installation against design intent on site\nProvide technical support during commissioning and troubleshooting phases\n\nJob Requirements:\n\nDegree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in a construction or engineering discipline\nExperience within MEP consultancy, or main contractor / MEP subcontractor environments\nStrong understanding of design management and delivery processes, MEP systems, materials, and technologies, and preconstruction and procurement activities\nKnowledge of Building Regulations and current UK legislation, RIBA Plan of Work and BSRIA BG6, and CDM Regulations and HSE requirements\nExperience with BIM and digital engineering, technical risk management, and design assurance\nStrong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills\n\nBenefits:\n\nCompetitive salary\n26 days annual leave (increasing with service)\nPension scheme\nPrivate medical insurance\nLife insurance\nBonus/share schemes\nFlexible lifestyle benefits\nPaid volunteering days\nIf you are an experienced Electrical Design Manager looking to advance your career with a major international contractor known for their technical innovation and collaborative culture, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in the London/Cambridge region