Design Manager
13 hours ago
Newquay
MEP Design Manager, Cornwall (Newquay). We are currently recruiting for an experienced MEP Design Manager to join a leading engineering and construction business delivering a complex, high-profile project. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) design activities throughout the delivery and commissioning phases of a technically challenging scheme. Working within a live project environment, you will lead the coordination, development and control of MEP design solutions, ensuring compliance, buildability and alignment with programme, commercial and client requirements. The Role • As MEP Design Manager, you will provide technical leadership across all MEP disciplines, working closely with project teams, consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery., • This position is overseeing a restricted facility, as such it is open to British nationals and those able to secure security clearance. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and managing MEP design activities across a live construction environment., • Coordinating design consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of design information., • Managing design change processes, including assessment of programme, cost and technical impacts., • Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, client specifications and engineering standards., • Driving value engineering initiatives while maintaining quality, performance and compliance., • Supporting construction teams by ensuring design solutions are practical, safe and fully buildable., • Leading MEP design input into commissioning, testing and handover activities., • Maintaining and managing design risk registers, identifying and mitigating project risks., • Acting as the primary point of contact for all MEP design-related matters., • Monitoring design progress against programme milestones and project deliverables., • Collaborating with procurement and supply chain teams to align design solutions with delivery strategies., • Producing technical reports on design progress, risks, changes and commercial impacts., • Chairing and contributing to design reviews, coordination meetings and client presentations., • Managing consultant and subcontractor performance to ensure high standards of delivery., • Ensuring all design activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, project governance requirements and relevant legislation. About You • Proven experience in an MEP Design Manager role within engineering, construction or major projects environments., • Strong experience managing MEP design throughout live project delivery and commissioning phases., • Experience working on complex, highly regulated or technically challenging projects., • Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations, engineering standards and design assurance processes., • Strong commercial awareness, including management of design change and programme impacts., • Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and specialist subcontractors., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills., • The ability to coordinate complex design packages across evolving project programmes., • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational and problem-solving capabilities. In return? We are offering a competitive package to include salary (circa £80,000 - £90,000), plus car / allowance (£6,100) and various there on to include 26 days annual leave, up to 10% bonus, medical and extensive further. Interested? Click APPLY and contact Vic Bekker @ Bekk R Solutions for a confidential discussion