We are working with a leading M&E contractor with a turnover of circa £300m and a strong national presence delivering across the commercial, healthcare, data centre and rail sectors who are looking for a DFMA manager to lead the integration and delivery of offsite MEP (building services) solutions across major projects. This is a technically focused role, combining strategic input, design interrogation, manufacturing coordination, and site delivery planning.
Reporting to an operations manager and engineering director you will split your time between their central London head office, various projects and their off-site facility tasked with working with all relevant stakeholders to develop and implement a off-site and pre-fab processes to drive efficiency and consistency across the business.
Duties
* Lead the integration and deployment of MEP DfMA solutions from concept through to subcontractor delivery.
* Produce and own the project DfMA strategy aligned with client and delivery requirements.
* Interrogate consultant designs and implement DfMA solutions that are fully compliant, buildable, and optimised for manufacturing.
* Collaborate with design teams to ensure DfMA is embedded from early design phases, including RIBA stages 2-4.
* Work closely with our offsite Manufacturing Facility - reviewing and approving manufacturing drawings, supporting efficient information flow, and applying manufacturing principles to product design.
* Provide input into DfMA Cost Plans and work-winning strategies, adding real-world delivery insight into our bids and early engagement work.
* Participate in and manage RDCs (Requests for Design Change) - reviewing and marking up drawings with technical changes, including rationale and supporting documentation.
* Contribute to the review of Digital Engineering models for construction planning, logistics, and sequencing (e.g. animations, temporary works planning).
* Support site delivery teams by helping shape logistics plans, buildability reviews and installation strategies for DfMA components.
* Supervise and mentor junior DfMA Engineers (typically 2-4), ensuring high standards of technical delivery and continuous learning across the team.
What You'll Need
* Background in MEP project delivery with exposure to offsite techniques.
* 5+ years of relevant technical or practical experience in an engineering or project delivery environment.
* Strong understanding of building services systems.
* Familiarity with DfMA methodologies and modern construction materials.
* Ability to review and influence design for prefabrication opportunities.
* Understanding of MPPS (multi-product platform systems), supply chain knowledge, and value engineering principles.
* Experience with design change control, CDM regulations, and multidisciplinary design coordination.
Sign off to pay a very attractive salary, with an opportunity to join a leading M&E contractor with an excellent reputation and one of the most exciting order book of projects across the UK