M&E Design Manager

M&E Design Manager focuses on a well-established fit-out contractor is looking for an m&e design manager to lead the mechanical and electrical design function across a varied portfolio of commercial projects.

What the role involves

• A well-established fit-out contractor is looking for an M&E Design Manager to lead the mechanical and electrical design function across a varied portfolio of commercial projects.
• Reviewing and challenging designs from external consultants, picking up buildability issues early, and driving value engineering where it makes sense.
• The business has a strong pipeline of repeat work with established commercial end clients, a tight-knit team, and a culture that actually lets technical people get on with the job.

Skills and requirements

• Strong working knowledge of current Building Regs, CIBSE guides, and relevant British Standards across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.

Candidate fit

• Someone confident running the design process end to end, comfortable pushing back on consultants, and able to communicate cleanly with non-technical stakeholders.

Additional role context

• Be taking ownership of M&E design from concept through to handover, working on schemes for blue-chip end clients across retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors.
• This is a role for someone who enjoys the pace of fit-out, knows how to balance commercial pressure with design quality, and wants real autonomy over how the function runs.
• Leading M&E design across a portfolio of live fit-out projects, coordinating with architects, consultants, and the internal delivery team.