Senior Building Services Design Manager

Senior Building Services Design Manager

Location: London
Sector: Construction / Building Services
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity

A leading UK construction and building services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Building Services Design Manager to join its regional pre-construction and technical team.

This is a senior technical position with a strong focus on MEPH pre-construction design, technical assurance and design evaluation. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping projects during the early stages, ensuring proposed solutions are technically robust, compliant, coordinated and commercially viable before progressing into delivery.

The role is primarily office-based in London, with travel across the region to support project development and pre-construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead MEPH technical design activities throughout tender and pre-construction stages.
Review and challenge consultant designs to identify technical risks, omissions and coordination issues.
Ensure designs comply with Employer's Requirements, statutory regulations and project objectives.
Lead structured design reviews and technical audits across the relevant RIBA stages.
Produce technical evaluation reports highlighting risks, compliance issues and required actions.
Review MEPH strategies, plant sizing, system integration and lifecycle considerations.
Assess thermal modelling, energy performance, Part L compliance and building performance information.
Coordinate MEPH design input across multiple disciplines.
Lead technical workshops and interface reviews with consultants and project teams.
Ensure designs are practical, buildable and aligned with construction methodology, logistics and access requirements.
Oversee BIM and digital engineering deliverables during pre-construction.
Support tendering and procurement by reviewing subcontractor proposals, technical submissions and alternative solutions.
Assist with scopes, specifications and contract documentation.
Identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining design intent and performance requirements.
Drive continuous improvement and share technical best practice across the wider team.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Senior Building Services Design Manager / MEP Design Manager with a strong technical background and proven pre-construction experience.

You should have:

Extensive MEPH design management experience within a main contractor, specialist contractor or consultancy environment.
Strong technical knowledge across mechanical and electrical building services.
The ability to interrogate and challenge detailed MEP design proposals.
Strong understanding of thermal modelling, building physics, energy performance and compliance.
Experience reviewing design documentation, BIM models, specifications and technical submissions.
Excellent consultant and stakeholder management skills.
The confidence to challenge technical proposals and influence design outcomes.
Strong commercial awareness and an ability to identify technical and commercial risks.
A structured, analytical and proactive approach.
Professional qualification or membership with a relevant industry body such as CIBSE, IMechE, IET or equivalent.

Package & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience
Attractive overall benefits package
Company car or car allowance
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Generous annual leave
Flexible benefits options
Professional development and training
Excellent career progression opportunities

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced MEP / Building Services Design Manager looking to take on a senior technical role with significant influence over major construction projects from the earliest stages.

If you have strong pre-construction MEPH experience and are interested in discussing the opportunity confidentially, please get in touch with your CV