Design Manager - MEP - M/contractor Data Centers

Forward thinking employer that embrace people

Huge Scope for CAREER development & reward

Working for an Electrical or Mechanical Sub-Contractor handling Design & Technical Management.

Do you have pre or post contract experience? Have you been involved in tenders but then also put the theory into reality based on site ?

Our Client

Turning over £600 Million in the UK alone

Buildings Main Contractor

72% of projects negotiated at single source in the past 12 Months due to excellent customer experience

Head Office based off the M40, circa 20 Minutes drive from Uxbridge

Highly profitable group

People centric business, you will have exposure to real decision makers andyour skills won't go unnoticed

Pride themselves on working with supply chain and end clients to find WIN Win's. They don't build in a confrontational manner. They are 100% CLIENT Focused.

As the MEP Design Manager you will be responsible for managing the design, coordination, and delivery of all mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) systems on MAJOR Data Center Projects worth £40-250 Million. You will be expected to make an impact whether that's bidding on a major project, sitting on a live project or handling 2 smaller but equally as testing scopes. The energy, attitude and focus from the owners to the Senior Leadership team is simply infectious.

If you have the same energy, drive and pride in your work this could be a dangerously successful combination!

This role ensures that highly resilient, energy-efficient, and compliant systems are delivered in line with program, cost, and operational requirements. You will act as the key interface between consultants, subcontractors, and construction teams, ensuring designs meet mission-critical uptime standards.

Key Responsibilities / Design Leadership

Manage MEP design from concept through to commissioning and handover.
Oversee design of critical systems including:
LV/MV electrical distribution
UPS systems and battery storage
Backup generation (diesel generators)
Cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, chillers, liquid cooling where applicable)
BMS and controls
Fire detection and suppression systems
Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute Tier standards (Tier II–IV) where applicable.
Coordination & interface with CSA teams
Manage design, drawings & specifications
Working with specialist vendors (e.g., UPS, generators, cooling OEMs)
Proactively manage & promote BIM / Clash detection
Support procurement of key MEP packages:
Electrical and mechanical subcontractors
Specialist suppliers (UPS, chillers, generators)
Review subcontractor designs and ensure alignment with employer’s requirements.
Assess technical submissions during tender stage.
Provide technical support during installation.
Lead or support commissioning strategy
Ensure compliance with: UK Building Regulations/ BSI standards (BS/EN)/ CIBSE guidelines / Uptime Institute Tier classifications

Key Skills & Experience Essential

Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering / A clear background that shows loyalty , training & success

Proven experience for a MEP Sub-Contractor or main contractor in a or D&B environment.

Software Skills Needed

BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks)

Load calculation and simulation tools

Microsoft Office (Excel for technical/commercial analysis)

What We Offer

Basic Salary range of £(phone number removed)
Up to 10 % Car allowance
Business related travel paid
If you need to stay over fully expensed apartment or Hotel will be provided
Competitive Pension & BONUS Scheme
Performance Review
Opportunities for career development and RAPID progression.

If this position is of interest & keen on a confidential discussion, please send an updated CV in word format including project experience

NSR Associates

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