Design manager Full Time NEW

City, Manchester
Vertical Recruitment Limited

Design Manager

An established MEP contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join its growing North West team. Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, you’ll lead the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality building services solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business delivering complex projects across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, industrial and advanced manufacturing.

As Design Manager, you’ll take ownership of the building services design process, coordinating internal and external design teams while ensuring projects are delivered on programme, within budget and in line with client requirements.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers, commercial teams, consultants, subcontractors and clients to manage design risk, resolve technical issues and drive value throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the MEP design process from tender through to project completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Review and manage design information to ensure compliance with project specifications, regulations and client requirements.
• Chair and attend design team meetings, driving progress and resolving technical challenges.
• Manage design programmes and ensure deliverables are issued in line with construction schedules.
• Identify design risks and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Review consultant drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Support pre-construction teams during bid and tender stages.
• Ensure BIM processes and digital coordination are effectively implemented.
• Liaise with site delivery teams to resolve design queries throughout construction.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience managing MEP design within a building services contractor or specialist subcontractor.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience delivering complex construction projects from pre-construction through delivery.
• Good knowledge of current Building Regulations and industry standards.
• Understanding of BIM processes and design coordination.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of 65,000 – 80,000 depending on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Annual bonus.
• Private healthcare.
• Enhanced pension.
• Life assurance.
• Hybrid working.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Opportunity to work on major projects across a wide range of sectors.

This role would suit a Design Manager, Senior Design Engineer, Technical Manager or experienced Building Services Engineer looking to move into a design management position within a leading MEP contractor.