M&E Design Manager

Design Manager – Overview We are working with one of the UK’s leading technical and energy services providers who specialise in major decarbonisation and net zero solution projects within the commercial and public sector. They deliver decarbonisation projects up to £30million in value for sites such as Hospitals, Universities, Museums and many other complex buildings. They have a talented workforce of over 5,000 people and can offer development, progression and role with endless autonomy. In your role as Design Manager, you’ll own the delivery of complex energy decarbonisation projects from conception stage to completion. You’ll serve as the overall technical lead for a regional portfolio of projects, overseeing all engineering disciplines with a focus covering RIBA stages 2 to 6, from initial bid award through to project handover. This is a role for someone who thrives at bridging engineering, strategy and client engagement, balancing risk, cost, programme and performance. Within your role you will:

• Lead technical delivery across the full project lifecycle, from development through construction and commissioning
• Act as the go-to technical expert for major clients, providing clarity, confidence, and leadership
• Manage internal teams and external consultants to deliver buildable, compliant, and cost-effective designs
• Oversee a diverse project portfolio from feasibility studies to £30m+ energy performance contracts
• Resolve technical challenges, manage change, and support project managers throughout construction
• Own technical risk, ensuring issues are identified, mitigated, and communicated
• Identify opportunities to add client value and drive additional revenue

Design Manager – Requirements

• Proven experience in M&E design and delivery of large-scale heating/energy systems (2–10MWt)
• Hands-on knowledge of heat pumps, boilers, CHP, chillers, heat exchangers, and AHUs
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance for industrial energy projects
• Experience delivering energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures from concept to delivery

Design Manager – Salary & Remuneration

• Salary £65,000 - £85,000
• Car allowance
• 10% Bonus
• Private Healthcare (Bupa)
• Health cash back plan where you can claim back costs such as dental, optical and medical
• 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• Life assurance at 4 times your basic salary
• Access to a Cycle to work scheme
• Access to an electric/hybrid vehicle scheme via Tusker (after 3 months service and post probationary period)
• Access to My Perks, where you can access hundreds of offers to help you save on your purchases (online and in person)
• Reimbursement for one professional membership fee relevant to your role
• BUPA (single cover)
• Life Insurance/Assurance
• Sick Pay
• Pension – 6% company contribution