M&E Design Managers
📍 Cambridge | 💷 £65,000-£75,000 + Car Allowance / Company Car + Excellent Benefits
We are representing a highly respected and financially secure Building Services Contractor who are looking to appoint a M&E Design Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that has grown steadily year-on-year through long-term partnerships, collaborative working, and delivering outstanding projects across education, healthcare, life sciences, leisure, and student accommodation.
With high cash reserves in the bank and a turnover of £55m this year, the company offers genuine stability, excellent progression opportunities, and the chance to be part of a best-in-class team.
The Role
* Take ownership of design management across multiple sectors.
* Act as the principal representative of the business during design development stages.
* Drive and steer projects through Stage 2 design into delivery.
* Manage design risk, ensuring buildability and cost-effectiveness.
* Lead design meetings with consultants, clients, and supply chain.
* Provide clear communication between pre-construction and delivery teams.
What We're Looking For
* Background in either mechanical or electrical design/project management.
* Experience working for an M&E contractor.
* Strong technical knowledge with the ability to challenge and influence design.
* Proven ability to manage 6+ months of design development.
* Client-facing, collaborative, and commercially aware.
What's on Offer
* £65,000-£75,000 salary.
* Car allowance or company car.
* 9% pension contribution.
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - increasing with service.
* Christmas Eve treated as an extra holiday.
* Death in service.
* Modern, high-quality offices in Cambridge and Colchester.
* Excellent progression opportunities in a growing business.
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