Design Manager

Job description

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.

You'll 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.

What you'll be doing

• Leading M&E design across a portfolio of live fit-out projects, coordinating with architects, consultants, and the internal delivery team
• Reviewing and challenging designs from external consultants, picking up buildability issues early, and driving value engineering where it makes sense
• Managing the design programme against tight delivery deadlines and supporting the pre-construction team with tenders, costings, and technical input

What we're after

• A solid background in M&E design management within a fit-out or main contractor environment
• Strong working knowledge of current Building Regs, CIBSE guides, and relevant British Standards across both mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Someone confident running the design process end to end, comfortable pushing back on consultants, and able to communicate cleanly with non-technical stakeholders

Why it's worth a look

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. Based along the M62 corridor with flexibility on working arrangements.

If you're an M&E Design Manager weighing up your next move, or open to a confidential conversation about what else is out there, drop me a message.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Yorkshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-04-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English