M&E Design Manager - D&B - #1762624

Job Title: M&E Design Manager – Building Services (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary: £52,500 – £62,500 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Type: Full-time, Permanent



The Company

An established and rapidly expanding group of M&E building services companies, with a group turnover of approximately £100m, is seeking an M&E Design Manager - Design & Build, to support its thriving operations in the North. The business has a strong industry reputation, a turnover of around £15m within its specialist pre-fabrication division, and a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and high performance



The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced M&E Design Manager - Design & Build to take ownership of the building services design process across a portfolio of large-scale, high-profile projects. The role is mechanically biased but requires a broad understanding of all building services disciplines

The position will involve close collaboration with multidisciplined internal and external teams to ensure project delivery meets the highest technical and regulatory standards. A key part of the role will also be mentoring junior engineers and technicians and supporting the development of a growing design team



Key Responsibilities



* Oversee the design process on a range of major building services projects



* Act as the client’s key point of contact for design-related matters



* Support and manage a team of engineers and technicians



* Ensure design compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations



* Assist in the creation and management of project design programmes



* Track and monitor RFIs, technical submittals, and design progress



* Ensure all design deliverables meet agreed quality and time standards



* Coordinate with commercial and delivery teams to capture changes in scope



* Support innovation and continuous improvement within the design function



Requirements



* 8–10+ years of experience in building services design (mechanical bias preferred)



* HNC or higher qualification in Building Services Engineering or related discipline



* Experience across a broad range of sectors desirable



* Sound understanding of BIM protocols; REVIT and Navisworks experience beneficial



* Ability to lead from the front and adopt a proactive, hands-on approach



* Excellent time management, communication, and leadership skills



* Full UK driving licence required



Package



* £52,500 – £62,500 salary depending on experience



* Car allowance



* 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)



* Enhanced company pension



* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (following qualifying period)



* Contractual sick pay



* Cycle to Work Scheme



* Supportive, energetic company culture focused on collaboration and success



* Career development within a rapidly growing group



This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, growing business where you can play a central role in the successful delivery of technically challenging projects

To apply or find out more, please get in touch