Job Details
* Title: Design Manager (MEP Bias)
* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK - South East
* Town/City: Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
* Posted: 29/03/2026
* Reference: BBBH25372_1774802309
* Salary: £70,000 - £100,000 per annum + Bonus + Package + Clear Progression + Pension + Healthcare + Immediate Start Available
A growing main contractor delivering high‑value data centre, pharmaceutical and advanced logistics projects across the UK and Europe is looking to appoint a Design Manager. The role is suited to someone from an MEP background who has progressed through a contractor environment and understands how design translates into delivery. You will be working on a major data‑centre project, fully site‑based, taking ownership of design coordination from pre‑construction through to handover.
Responsibilities
* Managing the full MEP design process from coordination through to delivery
* Leading design meetings with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
* Reviewing drawings, technical submittals and ensuring buildability on site
* Driving BIM coordination and resolving clashes (Revit / Navisworks)
* Ensuring design aligns with programme, cost and construction sequencing
* Supporting project delivery through to handover with as‑built documentation
Qualifications
* Degree in Building Services, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
* Background working for an MEP contractor or main contractor in a D&B environment
* Proven experience managing technical design on live construction projects (data centres / pharma / industrial preferred)
* Strong understanding of BIM, coordination and construction‑stage design (RIBA 3‑5)
* Clear career history showing progression, stability and development
* Comfortable working in a site‑based, fast‑paced environment
Keywords: Design Manager, MEP Design Manager, Technical Design Manager, BIM Manager, MEP Coordination, Design Coordination, Design Assurance, Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, BIM Level 2, Clash Detection, Technical Submittals, Shop Drawings, As‑Built Documentation, Buildability, Construction Design, RIBA Stages 3‑5, Design & Build, CDP, Main Contractor, MEP Contractor, Data Centre, Mission Critical, Pharma, Industrial, Gerrards Cross, High Wycombe, Slough, Uxbridge, Heathrow, West London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire.
#J-18808-Ljbffr