X1 Design Manager (M&E) West Thurrock, Essex £80,000 – £95,000 Job Summary: Our client is a fast-growing M&E Contractor based in West Thurrock, owned by a well-established main contractor turning over close to £180m. Their M&E division is expanding rapidly due to strong growth and success, which means they have an exciting opportunity for an M&E Design Manager to join their team. They deliver projects across London & the Southeast, including residential, commercial, data centre, healthcare, and education sectors. Duties: Key Duties & Responsibilities * Build and maintain excellent client relationships, communicating effectively at all levels. * Manage, influence, and motivate team members, planning workloads and prioritising tasks. * Oversee M&E design, including reviewing consultant submissions, coordinating with all professional parties, and ensuring compliance with employer’s requirements. * Prepare and monitor project design delivery plans, appointments, and schedules in line with RIBA milestones. * Implement procedures for the flow and quality of design information to pre-construction and operational teams. * Capture project variations, identify Value Engineering (VE) opportunities, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. * Attend client meetings, tender interviews, and project meetings as a company representative. * Support operational teams with technical guidance and maintain strong knowledge of the Building Services industry, including coordination with other trades and post-design considerations (procurement, construction, H&S, handover). Experience: * Proven experience with both a consultancy and a contractor and working as part of a project team * Able to demonstrate a minimum of 10 years’ experience delivering design and construction in a similar role within the industry (Mechanical or Electrical) * Experience working on large projects including a diverse knowledge across a range of sectors including Commercial and Residential * A recognised degree in either mechanical, electrical or building services engineering * Professional membership with either CIBSE or the IET is preferred * Competent with Microsoft packages, CAD, BIM, Bluebeam Revu and other related design software. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a flexible, forward-thinking business where your input will have real influence. As the company continues to grow, you’ll have genuine opportunities for career progression, and long-term development