Senior Design Manager (MEP)

Balfour; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider in Reading is hiring a Senior MEP Design Manager to lead the design and technical delivery of intricate building services projects. Responsibilities include managing design consultants, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and identifying value engineering opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Building Services Engineering and experience in the construction industry. This full-time position offers smart working options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Smart working with flexible hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC/HND or degree in Building Services Engineering required.
• Proven experience in project delivery from design through to completion.
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant electrical systems and standards.

Responsibilities

• Review tender designs for compliance and identify engineering opportunities.
• Manage external design consultants throughout project lifecycle.
• Oversee BIM delivery requirements and associated costs.

Skills

HNC/HND or degree in Building Services Engineering

Strong knowledge of UK construction industry

Experience from design to completion

Technical knowledge of HV/LV and ELV systems

Awareness of environmental standards

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Building Services Engineering

Job description

About The Role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a talented Senior MEP Design Manager to join our UK Construction Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in leading the design and technical delivery of complex building services projects across a wide range of sectors.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing tender design information for technical compliance and identifying value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborating with estimating teams to review client requirements, key plant, and equipment selections.
• Leading the engagement and management of external design consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Overseeing BIM delivery requirements and monitoring associated costs.
• Providing electrical technical/design support across multiple projects when required.
• Applying Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles to develop innovative solutions.
• Attending design and client meetings to ensure smooth project progress.
• Supporting quality assurance and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Who we're looking for

• A minimum of HNC/HND (via technical apprenticeship) or a degree in Building Services Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of the UK construction and building services industry.
• Proven experience working on projects from design through to completion.
• Understanding of design interface and on‑site challenges.
• Technical knowledge of HV/LV and ELV systems, codes of practice, British Standards, IET 17th/18th Edition, CDM, and Building Regulations.
• Awareness of environmental standards (e.g., BREEAM).

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40 % remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. We are also committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology