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
