Design Manager

Design Manager – Building Services / M&E

Location: Woking, Surrey
Salary: £95,000 – £105,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading UK Facilities Management and Engineering Services provider based in Woking.

This is a senior-level position, offering the opportunity to manage and oversee the design and technical delivery of complex Mechanical, Electrical and Building Services projects.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in M&E engineering, with proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the design process for complex M&E and Building Services projects from concept through to completion.

* Coordinate internal engineering teams, external consultants, subcontractors and specialist design partners.

* Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, design submissions and engineering documentation.

* Ensure all designs comply with relevant UK building regulations, British Standards, CDM requirements and client specifications.

* Work closely with Project Managers, Technical Managers and operational teams to ensure efficient project delivery.

* Identify and resolve design risks, technical challenges and coordination issues throughout the project lifecycle.

* Manage design programmes, budgets and technical deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time.

* Lead design reviews, value engineering exercises and technical meetings with clients and key stakeholders.

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Design Manager, MEP Design Manager or Senior Design Engineer within Building Services, M&E or Construction.

* Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems.

* Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex engineering projects.

* Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations, CDM regulations and relevant engineering standards.

* Ability to interpret and review technical drawings, specifications and design documentation.

* Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Experience working with major contractors, engineering consultancies or Facilities Management providers.

Desirable Qualifications

* Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership.

* Membership of CIBSE, IET or another recognised engineering institution.

* Experience using BIM, AutoCAD, Revit or similar design software.

* Previous experience delivering high-value or technically complex M&E projects.

Salary & Benefits

* £95,000 – £105,000 basic salary

* Permanent, full-time opportunity

* Senior management position within an established engineering services provider

* Opportunity to oversee major M&E and Building Services projects

* Excellent career development and progression opportunities

Interested?

If you're an experienced Design Manager with a strong M&E or Building Services background and would like to find out more about this opportunity, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion