Overview
We are currently seeking an M&E Design Manager in Warrington to lead design coordination and technical delivery across a busy portfolio of building services projects.
This is a senior role for someone who can take ownership of the design process from early concept through to construction support, ensuring solutions are coordinated, compliant, buildable and commercially sensible. You’ll work closely with pre-construction, commercial and operations teams to reduce design risk early and keep projects moving at pace.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established engineering services contractor delivering mechanical and electrical building services projects across multiple sectors.
They have a strong pipeline and are strengthening their design leadership function to maintain quality, consistency and effective collaboration between design, pre-construction and delivery teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading M&E design delivery from concept through to detailed design and construction support
Managing design programmes, deliverables, and design risk to protect programme and commercial position
Coordinating internal and external design resource, including consultants and specialist supply chain designers
Driving buildability reviews and value engineering, ensuring the design supports efficient installation
Reviewing and approving drawings, calculations, specifications, schedules and equipment selections
Chairing design meetings and workshops, ensuring actions are tracked and closed
Managing technical queries, RFIs and design change control throughout the project lifecycle
Working with BIM/CAD teams to ensure coordination, clash resolution and tidy document control
Supporting tender activity where required with technical input, scope clarification and handover documentation
Ensuring commissioning, O&M information and handover requirements are considered early and captured properly
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in M&E design management or senior building services design (contractor or consultancy background)
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and how they interface on site
Confident managing design programmes, stakeholders, and competing priorities
Solid knowledge of UK regulations and industry standards
Comfortable working in BIM-coordinated environments (Revit experience beneficial)
Strong communication skills with a practical, solutions-led approach
Organised and detail-focused, with strong document control habits
Degree / HND / HNC in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Benefits
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience
Company benefits package
Senior role with influence over design standards and project outcomes
Stable pipeline and long-term opportunity within an established contractor
How to Apply
Apply within or contact Mike Halliwell directly on 07958016375 or at mike.halliwell@ravensearch.co.uk.