Romford / Essex
£50,000-£65,000 + Package
We're recruiting an Assistant Design Manager for a growing M&E contractor, with a clear progression route into a full Design Manager position.
The role will support the design and delivery of mechanical and electrical building services projects from concept through to construction, working closely with Design Managers, Project Managers, QSs, site teams and external consultants.
The Role
Support the development of coordinated M&E designs
Produce and amend mechanical and electrical drawings using CAD/BIM
Assist with HVAC, ventilation, heating, plumbing, drainage, lighting, power and containment layouts
Support design calculations, equipment selections and technical schedules
Review drawings for clashes, discrepancies and design issues
Attend design and coordination meetings
Liaise with Project Managers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
Support RFIs and technical queries
Assist with site surveys and construction-stage design issues
Maintain drawing standards, revisions and document control
Ensure designs comply with project specifications, Building Regulations and relevant standards
The Candidate
Experience or qualification in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or MEP
Good understanding of M&E building services
Able to read and understand technical drawings
CAD/BIM experience
Strong attention to detail
Good communication and organisation
Keen to develop into a Design Manager
Comfortable working across both mechanical and electrical disciplines
Package
£50,000-£65,000 basic
Pension
Company benefits
Ongoing technical training
Exposure to live M&E projects
Clear progression into Design Management
The Opportunity
This role is specifically suited to someone ready to move beyond a pure Design Assistant / Design Engineer position and start taking more responsibility for design coordination, meetings, project delivery and stakeholder management.
The long-term route is clear:
Assistant Design Manager → Design Manager → Senior Design Manager
It's an excellent opportunity to learn directly from an experienced Design Manager while gradually taking ownership of your own projects.
WR HVAC | M&E are the #1 recruitment partner for HVAC and M&E vacancies across the UK, Europe, and the USA. We work with manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and service providers across the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and building services sectors, recruiting for sales, management, engineering, and technical roles.
WR HVAC | M&E is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year