M&E Design Manager

M&E Design Manager Location: Conwy, North Wales Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 DOE – Negotiable Permanent | Full-Time | Office Based We are recruiting an experienced M&E Design Manager on behalf of an established and growing M&E contractor based in Conwy, North Wales. This is a senior appointment within the business, taking responsibility for an existing design department consisting of approximately six Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers. The company delivers full Mechanical & Electrical design in-house, and the successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the performance, coordination and development of the design function. Candidates from either Mechanical or Electrical backgrounds will be considered, although a Mechanical building services background would be preferred. The Role * Lead and manage a team of approximately six Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers. * Oversee the delivery of full M&E building services designs from initial design through to construction. * Manage design workloads, priorities and programmes across multiple projects. * Review designs, specifications, calculations and technical submissions. * Ensure Mechanical and Electrical designs are fully coordinated with architectural and structural requirements. * Provide technical leadership, guidance and support to the design team. * Work closely with Estimating, Contracts, Project Management and site delivery teams. * Ensure designs are practical, buildable and commercially viable. * Identify design risks, clashes and value-engineering opportunities. * Provide technical input during pre-construction and tender stages. * Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. * Monitor design progress against construction programmes and project requirements. * Develop and improve internal design processes and standards. * Mentor and develop members of the existing design team. About You The ideal candidate will have: * Strong experience within Mechanical & Electrical building services design. * Previous experience leading or managing an M&E design team. * Ideally a Mechanical building services background, although Electrical candidates will also be considered. * Good working knowledge across both Mechanical and Electrical building services. * Ideally previous experience working for an M&E installation contractor, building services contractor or main contractor. * Strong understanding of how M&E designs translate into installation on site. * Good commercial awareness, including cost, procurement, programme and buildability considerations. * Experience coordinating M&E designs with other construction disciplines. * Strong leadership and communication skills. * Ability to oversee multiple projects and design programmes simultaneously. * Relevant Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services qualifications. Candidates currently working within consultancy will also be considered where they can demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a good understanding of contractor-side project delivery. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for an established multidisciplinary M&E design department within a growing contractor. The position would suit an experienced M&E Design Manager, Building Services Design Manager, Mechanical Design Manager or Technical Services Manager looking for a senior role where they can have genuine influence over both the design function and delivery of projects. Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum DOE, with flexibility for the right candidate. This is a permanent, office-based position working five days per week from the company's Conwy office