MEP Design Manager – 3-Month Contract (North Wales)
Location: Site based in North Wales
Contract Length: 3 months
Start: Immediate / ASAP
Rate: Competitive, DOE
RGB are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering main contractor who is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to support a fast-moving civil engineering project in North Wales. This is a great opportunity for a highly capable design professional to provide technical leadership and drive the delivery of coordinated MEP design solutions. Due to the nature of the project we are looking for someone with experience of working on National Grid (NG) projects with an Understanding of TP/SR188 technical requirements.
Role Overview
You will oversee all Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health design activities, ensuring compliance, coordination, and technical excellence throughout the project.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage, coordinate, and review all MEP design deliverables
2. Validate and challenge consultant and subcontractor design submissions
3. Ensure compliance with UK regulations, industry standards, and project requirements
4. Lead design meetings and ensure effective communication with stakeholders
5. Apply Principal Designer duties, including ERIC (Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control) principles
6. Manage design risks and maintain associated documentation
7. Support value engineering, buildability reviews, and technical issue resolution
8. Work effectively with BIM/CAD tools and document control processes
Essential Skills & Experience
9. Minimum 5 years’ UK-based construction and design management experience
10. Strong understanding of Principal Designer duties, including ERIC
11. Proven background across MEP design and coordination
12. Strong stakeholder and design management skills
13. Digitally competent with BIM/CAD experience and familiarity with document control systems
14. Experience on National Grid (NG) projects
15. Understanding of TP/SR188 technical requirements
16. Solid knowledge of UK building regulations and design standards
Desirable
17. Chartered or working toward chartership (CIBSE, IMechE, IET)
18. Experience within major infrastructure or energy-sector projects
What’s on Offer
19. 3-month contract with the potential for extension
20. Competitive day rate
21. Opportunity to support a major project with a respected main contractor
How to Apply