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MEP Design Manager

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MEP Design ManagerLocation: Central London / Basingstoke (Remote Working Available)Duration: 3-6 Month Contract (Potential Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)Start Date: Immediate
\n A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to support the delivery of two major projects valued in excess of £50m, including a flagship Higher Education development and a landmark Commercial build.This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing project team at a critical stage, with both schemes progressing from RIBA Stage 4 into Stage 5 (Construction).
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  • Lead and manage MEP design activities through the construction phase.
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  • Review technical submissions and monitor design progress against programme requirements.
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  • Drive consultant and subcontractor design deliverables to ensure project milestones are achieved.
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  • Manage design changes, technical queries and RFIs.
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  • Coordinate closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
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  • Attend project sites as required to collaborate with delivery teams (not required daily).
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About You

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  • Proven experience managing MEP consultant design within an MEP contractor environment.
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  • Strong understanding of design management processes from pre-construction through delivery.
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  • Experience working on large-scale commercial, education, healthcare, data centre or major infrastructure projects.
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  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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  • Able to hit the ground running and provide immediate project support.
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What's on Offer

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  • Immediate start.
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  • Flexible working with remote and office-based options.
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  • Exposure to two high-profile projects valued at over £50m each.
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  • Genuine opportunity to move into a permanent position.
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MEP Design Manager

Basingstoke, UK
Full time

Published on 09/20/2026

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