M&E Design Manager

X1 Design Manager (M&E)

West Thurrock, Essex

£80,000 – £95,000

Job Summary:
Our client is a fast-growing M&E Contractor based in West Thurrock, owned by a well-established main contractor turning over close to £180m. Their M&E division is expanding rapidly due to strong growth and success, which means they have an exciting opportunity for an M&E Design Manager to join their team. They deliver projects across London & the Southeast, including residential, commercial, data centre, healthcare, and education sectors.

Duties:

Key Duties & Responsibilities

* Build and maintain excellent client relationships, communicating effectively at all levels.

* Manage, influence, and motivate team members, planning workloads and prioritising tasks.

* Oversee M&E design, including reviewing consultant submissions, coordinating with all professional parties, and ensuring compliance with employer’s requirements.

* Prepare and monitor project design delivery plans, appointments, and schedules in line with RIBA milestones.

* Implement procedures for the flow and quality of design information to pre-construction and operational teams.

* Capture project variations, identify Value Engineering (VE) opportunities, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

* Attend client meetings, tender interviews, and project meetings as a company representative.

* Support operational teams with technical guidance and maintain strong knowledge of the Building Services industry, including coordination with other trades and post-design considerations (procurement, construction, H&S, handover).

Experience:

* Proven experience with both a consultancy and a contractor and working as part of a project team

* Able to demonstrate a minimum of 10+ years’ experience delivering design and construction in a similar role within the industry (Mechanical or Electrical)

* Experience working on large projects including a diverse knowledge across a range of sectors including Commercial and Residential

* A recognised degree in either mechanical, electrical or building services engineering

* Professional membership with either CIBSE or the IET is

* Competent with Microsoft packages, CAD, BIM, Bluebeam Revu and other related design software.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a flexible, forward-thinking business where your input will have real influence. As the company continues to grow, you’ll have genuine opportunities for career progression, and long-term development