Overview
We are currently seeking an M&E Design Manager in Wigan to lead design coordination and technical delivery across a busy portfolio of building services projects.
This is a key role for someone who can take ownership of the design process from early concept through to construction support, ensuring solutions are coordinated, compliant, buildable and commercially sensible. You'll work closely with pre-construction, commercial and operations teams to keep programmes moving and eliminate design risk early.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established engineering services contractor delivering mechanical and electrical building services works across multiple sectors, with in-house capability covering design, installation and long-term maintenance support.
They have a strong pipeline and are strengthening their design leadership to maintain quality and consistency as workload grows.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading M&E design delivery across multiple projects, from concept through to detailed design
Managing design programmes, deliverables, and technical queries to keep projects moving
Coordinating internal and external design teams, including consultants and supply chain designers
Driving buildability, compliance, and risk management throughout the design process
Reviewing and approving calculations, specifications, drawings and equipment selections
Chairing design workshops and meetings, ensuring actions are closed and decisions recorded
Managing design change control and ensuring technical decisions align with commercial and delivery requirements
Working closely with BIM / CAD resource to ensure coordination and clash resolution
Supporting pre-construction activities, including tender design input and scope clarity
Providing construction support, responding to RFIs, and ensuring designs are delivered through to commissioning and handover
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in M&E design management or senior building services design (contractor or consultancy background)
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems and coordination
Confidence managing design programmes, stakeholders, and competing priorities
Good knowledge of UK regulations and common industry standards
Experience working within BIM-coordinated environments (Revit experience beneficial)
Strong communication skills with a practical, solutions-led approach
Organised and detail-focused, with a tidy approach to documentation and reporting
Degree/HND/HNC in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Benefits
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience
Company benefits package
Senior role with influence across design standards and project outcomes
Stable pipeline and long-term opportunity within an established contractor