Design Manager (Building Services) — £80,000 We’re hiring a Design Manager to lead a high-performing mechanical (MEP-coordinated) engineering team delivering complex building-services projects—on brief, on time, and on budget. If you set the technical bar, coach engineers, and keep programmes and profitability on track, this is for you. What you’ll do * Lead the design function: set standards, mentor engineers, oversee subcontractors, and plan headcount to meet programme demand. * Own design governance: ensure designs meet codes, legislation and internal processes; embed safe-by-design through the full lifecycle. * Produce and sign-off quality outputs: specifications, calculations, reports and coordinated documentation ready for internal/external issue. * Coordinate projects end-to-end: fee proposals/cost plans, pre-start briefings, design/coordination meetings, client liaison, and milestone delivery. * Control information & QA: enforce document control (QMS), use current standards, track hours vs budget and support PMs on profitability. * Grow the pipeline: maintain client relationships, support bids/BD and represent the business at industry events. * Champion H,S,Q & Risk: model best practice, manage risk and ensure a safe workplace for employees and subcontractors. * Build people & culture: recruit, develop and recognise your team; share knowledge across functions and promote a collaborative, high-standards culture. About you * 10 years’ experience in a comparable building-services/MEP design leadership role. * Delivery across residential, commercial, healthcare, education and defence. * Expert at prioritising, hitting deadlines and protecting margin. * Clear, confident communicator and presenter; strong stakeholder management. * Proficient with Microsoft 365, load estimation (e.g. Camel), thermal modelling, and sustainability tools (e.g. Green Star / NABERS or BREEAM/LEED equivalents). * Detail-driven, innovative, strong work ethic, and a passion for coaching others. What you’ll bring * A track record of turning complex briefs into compliant, buildable, safe designs. * The ability to standardise and continuously improve engineering processes. * Commercial awareness—linking design decisions to programme and profit. * A collaborative leadership style that lifts performance across the team. What’s on offer * £80,000 salary plus benefits. * Autonomy to shape the design function and processes. * A supportive culture that backs professional development and progression. Apply: Send your CV and a short note on your most relevant projects and the team size you’ve led. Let’s build something excellent