Head of Design at Growing Design & Build M&E Contractor

Head of Design at a Growing Design & Build M&E Contractor Seeking Principal / Associate Mechanical Design Engineer Up to £80k | 5% Bonus + Commission | Travel Paid | Hybrid Working | City of London We're working with a fast-growing Design & Build contractor delivering high-quality M&E solutions across commercial office fit-out projects. Established just 5 years ago, the business is already turning over £7-8m and building a strong reputation in the CAT A & CAT B space. They're now looking for a Principal or Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of mechanical design and play a pivotal role in shaping their in-house M&E design capability. The Opportunity This is more than just a senior engineer role - it's a chance to build and lead a design function within a growing contractor. You'll be the go-to technical authority, working closely with project teams and clients to deliver practical, buildable solutions. You'll: * Lead the mechanical design delivery across multiple fit-out projects * Act as the technical lead, troubleshooting and driving engineering quality * Take ownership of client engagement and design coordination * Manage and mentor a small team of engineers (with plans to grow) * Help shape and scale the M&E design department * Take an active role in developing new business What They're Looking For * Strong background in mechanical building services design * Proven experience delivering CAT A & CAT B office fit-out projects * Comfortable working in a fast-paced Design & Build environment (highly desirable) * Ability to lead projects technically and commercially * Experience managing or mentoring engineers * Confidently engaging directly with clients and stakeholders Why Join? * Genuine opportunity to build a team and influence the business * Have complete autonomy over the design function - shape and grow it how you see fit * Clear pathway into further leadership positions Key Benefits * Hybrid Working (3 days in office) * Travel Paid * 5% Bonus * Commission structure for new business you've won This is a genuinely unique opportunity for an ambitious individual to lead, shape and grow a wider engineering department within a growing contractor. Whether you're working in the larger corporate companies or a small SME this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below, we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you. Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman Sivanesan, reachable via (url removed). Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer