M&E Design Manager – Mechanical & Electrical

M&E Design Manager – Mechanical & Electrical

Location: Birmingham (Site & Home‑Based)

Contract: 12 Months (Outside IR35)

Highly Competitive Day Rate

Overview

We are recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Design Manager to join a major infrastructure project in Birmingham, managing a team delivering new water infrastructure projects. This 12‑month contract offers a highly competitive day rate and reports directly to the Programme Director.

The Role

• Lead the review, coordination and technical approval of mechanical and electrical design proposals
• Act as the main point of contact for all M&E design queries on the project
• Ensure designs meet specifications, standards and operational requirements for water infrastructure
• Liaise with design consultants, subcontractors and delivery teams to resolve design issues
• Monitor design progress and support the transition from design to construction
• Oversee technical interfaces between mechanical, electrical and civil elements
• Ensure designs align with programme, quality and compliance expectations

The Person

• Extensive experience managing M&E design on infrastructure or utilities projects
• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering with strong cross‑disciplinary understanding
• Familiar with water/wastewater treatment or pumping station projects (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, CDM regulations and building services design coordination
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work on‑site in Birmingham and travel to design or project meetings as required

Reference Number: BBBH

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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