Senior MEP Design Manager

Salary: £80,000 – £95,000
Location: London / UK-based projects

A leading UK construction and development contractor is seeking a Senior MEP Design Manager to oversee the MEP design for multiple office-to-hotel conversion projects. This is a hands-on, senior role for an experienced building services professional with strong leadership skills, capable of delivering fully integrated, cost-effective, and energy-efficient MEP solutions.

• Lead and manage the full MEP design process across multiple projects (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems)

• Collaborate closely with architects, structural engineers, and other design professionals to ensure designs are fully integrated and support operational requirements

• Manage external MEP consultants and contractors, ensuring alignment with project goals

• Act as the primary point of contact for all MEP matters, providing regular updates to project managers, clients, and construction teams

• Review and approve detailed design documents, including drawings, specifications, and calculations

• Oversee MEP-related RFIs, technical submissions, and documentation workflows

• Ensure all designs comply with building codes, health and safety regulations, and hospitality-specific requirements

• Manage MEP budgets, identify opportunities for value engineering, and maintain cost control

• Review MEP services tenders and input into contractor and consultant selection

• Maintain accurate, organised, and up-to-date design documentation and as-built records

• Continuously improve departmental processes and ensure the Head of MEP is briefed on queries and issues

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in MEP consultancy or design management within main contractor or developer environments

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or building services engineering or related field

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale, complex projects, ideally in hospitality or commercial-to-residential conversions

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while delivering high-quality, cost-effective designs

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

• Strong ethical conduct, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality delivery