MEP Deputy Design Manager

Overview

As MEP Deputy Design Manager, you will help deliver coordinated MEP design from concept to commissioning on a landmark UK infrastructure project. You will work closely with cross‑disciplinary teams to ensure designs meet standards, specifications and statutory requirements while resolving technical challenges. The role emphasizes design assurance, interfaces between MEP, civil, structural and architectural disciplines, and strong stakeholder collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to shape major infrastructure work and contribute to a lasting legacy in the UK network.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Pension and healthcare schemes
• Travel allowances where applicable
• Employee wellbeing and support initiatives
• Ongoing training, development and career progression

Responsibilities

• Support MEP design package delivery from concept through construction and commissioning
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural and architectural disciplines
• Review design submissions for compliance with project standards and requirements
• Support design assurance, verification and approval processes
• Participate in design reviews, workshops and value engineering
• Monitor design progress and resolve technical challenges
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure practical, buildable designs
• Maintain accurate design records and project documentation
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and stakeholders

Key requirements

• Experience in MEP design, design coordination or engineering management environments
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health building services systems
• Experience on large-scale construction, infrastructure or engineering projects
• Knowledge of design management processes, technical assurance and risk management principles
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proactive and collaborative problem-solving approach
• Right to work in the UK

• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder management
• Proactive collaboration
• MEP design coordination
• Design management processes
• Technical assurance and risk management

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