Design Manager | M&E | Ballymena
Location: Ballymena
Employment Type: Permanent
Vickerstock Construction are working in partnership with a leading M&E contractor to appoint a Design Manager. With a strong track record of delivering complex, high-value projects across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, and life sciences, this is an ideal opportunity to take on a senior-level role in a well-respected and continually growing business.
As Design Manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring building services are designed and coordinated to meet both performance expectations and project timelines. You’ll lead the internal design effort while working closely with external consultants, specialist contractors, and in-house delivery teams.
The Role:
Working across the full MEP spectrum – including mechanical, electrical, HVAC etc. – you will take responsibility for driving design performance, technical standards, and compliance across live projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading the coordination of M&E designs
* Managing design programmes
* Supporting pre-construction planning
* Reviewing drawings, models, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and buildability
* Engaging in design meetings, technical reviews, and quality workshops
* Supporting procurement, technical submittals, and approvals processes
* Collaborating with BIM teams and reviewing 3D models for design integration
* Occasionally, visiting sites to identify any design challenges.
* Providing ongoing design support throughout the delivery phase and into handover
* Management of the design budget, as relates to external support
What You'll Bring:
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a mechanical, electrical, or building services design environment
* Exposure to the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to handover
* Proficiency with modern design tools such as Revit and Navisworks.
* Strong understanding of design management principles, compliance, and stakeholder coordination
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Design Engineer ready to step into a leadership role, or an established Design Manager seeking greater impact, we’d welcome your application.
To apply, submit your CV via the link, or contact Bea Holland at Vickerstock for a confidential conversation.