MEP Design Manager

Job Description:

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to join their team on a major Data Centre project in Northumberland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the MEP design process from pre-construction through to construction, ensuring the design is fully coordinated, compliant, buildable, and delivered in line with programme and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing design across the project.
• Lead design coordination between consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and the wider project team.
• Review drawings, specifications, technical submissions, and design information.
• Ensure MEP designs are coordinated, compliant, and suitable for construction.
• Identify and resolve design clashes, technical issues, and design risks.
• Manage design changes, RFIs, technical queries, and approvals.
• Monitor design deliverables against the project programme.
• Liaise closely with construction teams to ensure design information supports site delivery.
• Support the commissioning, testing, and handover process.
• Maintain accurate design records and ensure project documentation is up to date.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an MEP Design Manager, MEP Design Coordinator, or Building Services Design Manager.
• Experience working on Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Mission Critical, or other complex MEP projects.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing building services.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of BIM and design coordination processes.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or Engineering qualification is desirable.

Package

• Competitive salary.
• Car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Hotel accommodation where required.
• Subsistence allowance.
• Travel expenses/support, where required.
• Opportunity to work on a major Data Centre project.
• Long-term career progression and development opportunities.