Design Manager

Job Title: Design Manager – M&E (Data Centre Project) x1 Location: Essex
Job Title: Design Manager - M&E (Head Office/Site Based) x 1 Location: London Bridge & South East London 
Salary: £75,000 - £110,000 experience dependant, Day Rate Available CIS or Ltd 


About the Company
We are working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected M&E contractor with a strong national presence and an impressive portfolio of technically complex projects.
With decades of experience delivering large-scale infrastructure schemes, the business has built a reputation for engineering excellence, innovation, and successful project delivery across mission-critical environments.
Due to continued growth and the award of a major data centre project in Essex, they are now seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the team.
The Role This is a key position within the project leadership team, responsible for managing and coordinating the full M&E design process on a large-scale data centre scheme.
You will act as the link between consultants, subcontractors, the commercial team and site operations, ensuring the design is compliant, coordinated, buildable and delivered on programme.


Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the M&E design process from pre-construction through to completion
• Review and coordinate mechanical and electrical designs to ensure technical compliance
• Drive design programme and ensure timely information release
• Chair and lead design meetings with consultants and supply chain partners
• Identify and mitigate design risks early
• Ensure integration of services within a complex, high-spec environment
• Work closely with commercial and project teams to manage change control
• Oversee technical submissions and client approvals

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within an M&E contractor environment
• Strong background delivering mission-critical or large-scale commercial projects (data centre experience highly desirable)
• Excellent understanding of building services coordination and technical compliance
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Why Join This Business?

• Opportunity to work on a flagship data centre project
• Long-term pipeline of secured work
• Strong financial stability and established reputation
• Supportive leadership team with clear progression routes
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Exposure to technically challenging, high-value projects

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Design Manager looking to step into a high-profile scheme with genuine long-term prospects.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to consider, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Chloe.kearns@peoplegroup.com