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Job Title: M&E Design Manager – Building Services (Mechanical Bias)
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £52,500 – £62,500 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Company
An established and rapidly expanding group of M&E building services companies, with a group turnover of approximately £100m, is seeking an M&E Design Manager - Design & Build, to support its thriving operations in the North. The business has a strong industry reputation, a turnover of around £15m within its specialist pre-fabrication division, and a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and high performance.

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced M&E Design Manager - Design & Build to take ownership of the building services design process across a portfolio of large-scale, high-profile projects. The role is mechanically biased but requires a broad understanding of all building services disciplines.
The position will involve close collaboration with multidisciplined internal and external teams to ensure project delivery meets the highest technical and regulatory standards. A key part of the role will also be mentoring junior engineers and technicians and supporting the development of a growing design team.

Key Responsibilities

* Oversee the design process on a range of major building services projects

* Act as the client’s key point of contact for design-related matters

* Support and manage a team of engineers and technicians

* Ensure design compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations

* Assist in the creation and management of project design programmes

* Track and monitor RFIs, technical submittals, and design progress

* Ensure all design deliverables meet agreed quality and time standards

* Coordinate with commercial and delivery teams to capture changes in scope

* Support innovation and continuous improvement within the design function

Requirements

* 8–10+ years of experience in building services design (mechanical bias preferred)

* HNC or higher qualification in Building Services Engineering or related discipline

* Experience across a broad range of sectors desirable

* Sound understanding of BIM protocols; REVIT and Navisworks experience beneficial

* Ability to lead from the front and adopt a proactive, hands-on approach

* Excellent time management, communication, and leadership skills

* Full UK driving licence required

Package

* £52,500 – £62,500 salary depending on experience

* Car allowance

* 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

* Enhanced company pension

* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (following qualifying period)

* Contractual sick pay

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Supportive, energetic company culture focused on collaboration and success

* Career development within a rapidly growing group

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, growing business where you can play a central role in the successful delivery of technically challenging projects.
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