MEPH Design Manager / Head of Design

M&E Design Manager / Head of Design
📍 Essex / London | 💷 £70,000-£100,000 + Package
We are seeking a highly capable M&E Design Manager / Head of Design to take a leading role in shaping and steering design delivery within the MEPH (Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health) sector. This is a senior position requiring a balance of technical depth, commercial acumen, and leadership skills to ensure designs are innovative, compliant, and commercially viable.
The Role
You will act as the bridge between pre-construction and delivery, leading design assurance and ensuring projects are fully coordinated, cost-effective, and buildable. Responsibilities include:

Reviewing and critiquing consultant designs to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.
Managing multidisciplinary design inputs and coordinating services across MEPH.
Driving value engineering opportunities, design risk management, and buildability reviews.
Preparing and managing design deliverables in line with tender and project programmes.
Leading design workshops with consultants, clients, and stakeholders.
Supporting estimators and procurement with technical and commercial input.
Guiding and influencing design teams to deliver clear, accurate, and competitive solutions. What We're Looking For

Strong grounding in mechanical, electrical, and public health building services.
Experience managing design through pre-construction and into delivery.
Knowledge of BS, CIBSE, and industry regulations.
Commercially aware with a strong grasp of cost planning and value engineering.
Skilled at managing expectations, resolving conflicts, and communicating at all levels.
Proficient in coordinating BIM/digital design tools and document control processes.
Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and influence under pressure. Package & Progression

£70,000-£100,000 depending on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Genuine opportunity to shape the design function at a senior level.
Clear progression path to grow within a rapidly expanding M&E contractor