MEP Design Manager in London, London

MEP Design Manager in London

53 Days Old

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Job DescriptionDrive multidisciplinary MEP design for high‑profile mission‑critical facilities.

Your new company We are partnering with a highly respected, global engineering consultancy to appoint a Design Manager (MEP) for Data Centres, based in London. This is a career‑defining opportunity to lead multi‑disciplinary design delivery across some of the UK and Europe’s most complex, high‑profile mission‑critical facilities. In this role, you’ll act as the primary design lead for major data centre programmes, driving technical excellence, setting design direction, and ensuring seamless delivery from concept through to handover.

Your new role As Design Manager, you will take ownership of end‑to‑end MEP design delivery on large‑scale data centre projects, working across mechanical, electrical, controls/BMS, sustainability and wider building‑services disciplines. You will:

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary MEP design teams throughout the full project lifecycle

Manage programme, cost, risk and quality, ensuring all deliverables meet technical and commercial objectives

Oversee key documentation including design reports, specifications, risk registers and change logs

Facilitate design reviews, client workshops and technical meetings

Support procurement, testing, commissioning and post‑handover activities

Champion collaboration, design excellence and sustainable engineering in highly complex environments

What you'll need to succeed We’re looking for a proven MEP leader with a strong track record in mission‑critical delivery. Qualifications:

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards

7–12 years managing MEP design on data centres or other mission‑critical facilities

Strong technical understanding of:

UPS systems, standby , LV/MV distribution, earthing, batteries

CRAC/CRAH, chilled water systems, pumping, control/BMS strategies

Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams

Experience managing clients, contractors, architects and stakeholders on complex programmes

Confident leading meetings, managing expectations and driving outcomes

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to lead flagship data centre projects with a global consultancy

Supportive, high‑performance culture with strong career progression pathways

Exposure to cutting‑edge engineering challenges in one of the fastest‑growing sectors

Competitive salary and benefits package

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to adam.smeddle@hays.com , or call Adam Smeddle on 0207 259 8760. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4773990

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Location:: London
Job Type:: FullTime

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