Freelance MEP Design Manager - London

LJB & Co. Construction Recruitment • Temporary / Short-term • UK, London • 4d ago

MEP Design Manager (Freelance) – Mechanical Focus. London EC1. An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior MEP Design Manager (Mechanical bias) to join a major Tier 1 main contractor on a flagship £110m development in Central London.Based near Liverpool Street, this role will see you take full ownership of the mechanical design package, driving performance, coordination, and delivery across a complex, multi-phase scheme.The ProjectThis high-profile project comprises two core elements:Cat A refurbishment & fit-out of 13 existing floors (approx. 7,000 sqft per floor) New build extension – a 3–4 storey structure delivered on the existing front plaza Running through to mid-2027, the programme presents a technically challenging environment with significant emphasis on MEP coordination, sequencing, and integration within both refurbishment and new build contexts.The RoleThis is a senior leadership position within the design team, specifically focused on the mechanical works package. You will sit above the MEP/design engineers and CAD teams, taking responsibility for driving the mechanical design programme, ensuring outputs are delivered on time, coordinated, and aligned with construction requirements. This role requires someone hands-on, assertive, and delivery-focused — not afraid to push teams and demand results.Key responsibilities include:• Leading and managing the mechanical design package from pre-construction through delivery • Overseeing internal and external MEP designers, consultants, and CAD teams • Driving the timely production and release of mechanical design information and drawings • Ensuring full coordination between mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines • Managing design sequencing in line with construction and installation programmes • Identifying and resolving design clashes, buildability issues, and technical challenges • Acting as the key point of contact between design, commercial, and site delivery teams • Holding design teams accountable to programme milestones and deliverables The CandidateWe are seeking a strong, senior-level MEP Design Manager with a clear mechanical bias and a proven track record delivering complex commercial schemes.You will be:• Highly experienced in managing mechanical packages on large-scale projects • Confident, forthright, and capable of driving design teams to meet demanding deadlines • Strong in design sequencing, coordination, and programme integration • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced Tier 1 contractor environment • Technically competent with a deep understanding of HVAC systems, plant, and building services integration • An effective communicator who can challenge, influence, and lead from the front This role suits someone who thrives in a high-pressure delivery environment and can take full control of the mechanical design function to ensure successful project outcomes. If you’re a Senior MEP Design Manager with a mechanical focus looking for a long-term freelance role on a landmark London scheme, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership position.

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