MEP Design Manager – Tier One Main Contractor

MEP Design Manager – Tier One Main Contractor

Life Sciences Project – Central London

£400–£450 per day

Immediate Start

A leading Tier One Main Contractor is seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to join a flagship Life Sciences project in Central London. This technically challenging scheme involves delivering a state-of-the-art laboratory and research facility, with a strong emphasis on innovation, compliance, and coordination.

Your Role

As MEP Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) design elements through to delivery. You’ll be working closely with architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure design intent, compliance, and programme alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead MEP design coordination across all disciplines and stakeholders
Manage design workshops, technical submissions, and design reviews
Ensure MEP design is aligned with programme, cost plan, and client brief
Liaise with consultants and subcontractors to resolve technical issues
Monitor design risks, compliance with Building Regulations, and change control
Work closely with the site and project delivery teams during construction phase
Maintain documentation and design tracker to support project reportingAbout You

Proven experience as an MEP Design Manager on complex, technical projects
Previous experience with a Tier One Main Contractor or top-tier MEP specialist
Familiarity with Life Sciences, Laboratories, Clean Rooms, or R&D environments is strongly preferred
Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations and compliance standards
Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills
Degree or equivalent in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 
If you’re interested in this position, please reach out to Matt Dade – (url removed)