Design Manager
CV-LibraryTF2, Wombridge, Telford and WrekinpermanentPosted: 30 July 2026
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Location: Telford / Midlands
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000-£70,000
Sector: M&E / Building Services
Working Arrangement: Hybrid / Office & Site Based
Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced M&E Design Manager to join an established M&E contractor based in Telford, with projects primarily across the Midlands. The successful candidate can be either mechanically or electrically biased, with a strong understanding of the wider M&E design process and the ability to coordinate both disciplines. This is a front-end, pre-construction focused position, responsible for overseeing the design process from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 5, ensuring designs are coordinated, buildable and delivered in line with client requirements. You will manage a small design team consisting of two designers, one Mechanical and one Electrical, whilst acting as a key point of contact between the design team, clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.
What's on Offer
* £65,000-£70,000 salary
* Hybrid working
* Home, office and site-based flexibility
* Opportunity to manage and develop a small M&E design team
* Responsibility across the full design process from Stage 3 to Stage 5
* Predominantly Midlands-based projects
* Varied portfolio of MEP projects
* Opportunity to work on major new-build, commercial, industrial and renewable projects
* Pension scheme
* Long-term opportunity with an established and growing MEP contractor
Qualifications
* HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or equivalent - desirable
* Relevant Mechanical or Electrical building services qualification
* Relevant design / building services qualifications
* Full UK Driving Licence
Location: Telford / Midlands
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000-£70,000
Sector: M&E / Building Services
Working Arrangement: Hybrid / Office & Site Based
Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced M&E Design Manager to join an established M&E contractor based in Telford, with projects primarily across the Midlands. The successful candidate can be either mechanically or electrically biased, with a strong understanding of the wider M&E design process and the ability to coordinate both disciplines. This is a front-end, pre-construction focused position, responsible for overseeing the design process from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 5, ensuring designs are coordinated, buildable and delivered in line with client requirements. You will manage a small design team consisting of two designers, one Mechanical and one Electrical, whilst acting as a key point of contact between the design team, clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.
What's on Offer
* £65,000-£70,000 salary
* Hybrid working
* Home, office and site-based flexibility
* Opportunity to manage and develop a small M&E design team
* Responsibility across the full design process from Stage 3 to Stage 5
* Predominantly Midlands-based projects
* Varied portfolio of MEP projects
* Opportunity to work on major new-build, commercial, industrial and renewable projects
* Pension scheme
* Long-term opportunity with an established and growing MEP contractor
Qualifications
* HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or equivalent - desirable
* Relevant Mechanical or Electrical building services qualification
* Relevant design / building services qualifications
* Full UK Driving Licence