Mechanical Design Manager

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Senior MEP Design Manager / Mechanical Design Lead
London EC1.
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior MEP Design Manager (Mechanical bias) to join a major Tier 1 main contractor on a flagship £110m development in Central London.
Based near Liverpool Street, this role will see you take full ownership of the mechanical design package, driving performance, coordination, and delivery across a complex, multi-phase scheme.
The Project
This high-profile project comprises two core elements:
Cat A refurbishment & fit-out of 13 existing floors (approx. 7,000 sqft per floor)
New build extension a 34 storey structure delivered on the existing front plaza
Running through to mid-2027, the programme presents a technically challenging environment with significant emphasis on MEP coordination, sequencing, and integration within both refurbishment and new build contexts.
The Role
This is a senior leadership position within the design team, specifically focused on the mechanical works package. You will sit above the MEP/design engineers and CAD teams, taking responsibility for driving the mechanical design programme, ensuring outputs are delivered on time, coordinated, and aligned with construction requirements. This role requires someone hands-on, assertive, and delivery-focused not afraid to push teams and demand results.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and managing the mechanical design package from pre-construction through delivery
Overseeing internal and external MEP designers, consultants, and CAD teams
Driving the timely production and release of mechanical design information and drawings
Ensuring full coordination between mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines
Managing design sequencing in line with construction and installation programmes
Identifying and resolving design clashes, buildability issues, and technical challenges
Acting as the key point of contact between design, commercial, and site delivery teams
Holding design teams accountable to programme milestones and deliverables
The Candidate
We are seeking a strong, senior-level MEP Design Manager with a clear mechanical bias and a proven track record delivering complex commercial schemes.
You will be:
Highly experienced in managing mechanical packages on large-scale projects
Confident, forthright, and capable of driving design teams to meet demanding deadlines
Strong in design sequencing, coordination, and programme integration
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced Tier 1 contractor environment
Technically competent with a deep understanding of HVAC systems, plant, and building services integration
An effective communicator who can challenge, influence, and lead from the front
This role suits someone who thrives in a high-pressure delivery environment and can take full control of the mechanical design function to ensure successful project outcomes. If youre a Senior MEP Design Manager with a mechanical focus looking for a long-term freelance role on a landmark London scheme, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership position.

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Location:
London
Salary:
From £400 to £450 per day negotiable daily rate
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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