Design Manager

M&E Design Managers
📍 Cambridge | 💷 £65,000-£75,000 + Car Allowance / Company Car + Excellent Benefits
We are representing a highly respected and financially secure Building Services Contractor who are looking to appoint a M&E Design Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that has grown steadily year-on-year through long-term partnerships, collaborative working, and delivering outstanding projects across education, healthcare, life sciences, leisure, and student accommodation.
With high cash reserves in the bank and a turnover of £55m this year, the company offers genuine stability, excellent progression opportunities, and the chance to be part of a best-in-class team.
The Role

Take ownership of design management across multiple sectors.
Act as the principal representative of the business during design development stages.
Drive and steer projects through Stage 2 design into delivery.
Manage design risk, ensuring buildability and cost-effectiveness.
Lead design meetings with consultants, clients, and supply chain.
Provide clear communication between pre-construction and delivery teams. What We're Looking For

Background in either mechanical or electrical design/project management.
Experience working for an M&E contractor.
Strong technical knowledge with the ability to challenge and influence design.
Proven ability to manage 6+ months of design development.
Client-facing, collaborative, and commercially aware. What's on Offer

£65,000-£75,000 salary.
Car allowance or company car.
9% pension contribution.
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with service.
Christmas Eve treated as an extra holiday.
Death in service.
Modern, high-quality offices in Cambridge and Colchester.
Excellent progression opportunities in a growing business