MEP Design Manager

Company: Key Talent Solutions
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Location: London
Job Description:

DESIGN MANAGER | LONDON

Greater London / Wembley

Major Residential & Affordable Housing Projects

Permanent

Are you a Design Manager with an architecture or architectural technology background who enjoys turning design intent into something that can actually be built?

I’m looking to speak with experienced Design Managers for a contractor-side, design-to-delivery opportunity across major London residential schemes.

This is not a BIM-only or MEP Design Manager role. The focus is on architecture-led, multidisciplinary design management from Stage 3 through Stage 4 / Stage 5 and into construction.

What you’ll be involved in

Managing architects, consultants and specialist designers

Driving Stage 4 / Stage 5 technical design

Coordinating architecture, structure, facade, fire and MEP

Reviewing drawings for buildability and compliance

Managing RFIs, technical submissions and design changes

BIM / Revit / Navisworks coordination

Supporting procurement and specialist design packages

Value engineering and resolving technical risks

Staying close to site through construction and handover

What we’re looking for

✔️ Architecture / Architectural Technology background

✔️ Contractor-side Design Management experience

✔️ Residential, affordable housing or mixed-use project experience

✔️ Strong Stage 3 / 4 / 5 technical coordination

✔️ Good understanding of facades, fire, structure and MEP interfaces

✔️ Strong Building Regulations and buildability knowledge

✔️ Confidence managing consultants and challenging design information

Big advantage if you have experience with:

Higher-Risk Buildings

Building Safety Act / BSR

🚪 Gateway processes

🧵 Golden Thread information

Multi-storey residential schemes

If you’ve moved from architecture into contractor-side design management and want real ownership over what gets delivered on site, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply now

Posted: September 1st, 2026