Rail MEP Design Manager

Are you an experienced MEP Design Manager with a strong background in mechanical, electrical and public health systems on major infrastructure schemes? Do you have experience managing detailed MEP design, coordinating…

Inside IR35 Hybrid Construction
Contract type Contract
Posted 15 October 2026

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Are you an experienced MEP Design Manager with a strong background in mechanical, electrical and public health systems on major infrastructure schemes?
Do you have experience managing detailed MEP design, coordinating subcontractors and delivering complex infrastructure designs through to construction?
Job Title: MEP Design Manager
Location: West London (Minimum 3 Days in the Office)
Rate: £550-£750/day Inside IR35 via Umbrella Provider
Contract: Long-Term Contract
End Date: September 2027 initially, with likely extensions to September 2029
Start Date: ASAP - Flexible for the right candidate
We are looking for an MEP Design Manager to oversee major MEP works on HS2, overseeing MEP design delivery shafts / head houses.
Reporting to the Lead MEP Design Manager, you will manage supply chain design deliverables, coordinate technical interfaces and ensure designs meet programme, quality, assurance and contractual requirements.
Where you will add value:
·Manage Stage 5 MEP design deliverables, ensuring submissions meet quality and programme requirements
·Coordinate MEP subcontractors, suppliers and design interfaces
·Manage design reviews, technical queries, defects and resolution of design issues
·Monitor design progress, risks, scope gaps and interface issues
·Coordinate with engineering, construction, quality assurance and commercial teams
·Ensure compliance with design management and assurance processes
·Oversee CDM requirements and ensure design risks are communicated effectively
·Support subcontract management, cost reconciliation and resource planning
·Track design documentation and coordinate reviews and approvals
To succeed in this role, you will need:
·Proven MEP Design Management experience within major infrastructure or construction projects
·Detailed design experience across MEP systems
·Experience with systems such as fire protection, lifts, EMC, HVAC, BMS, testing and commissioning
·Ability to manage design deliverables, technical queries and interfaces independently
·Relevant CSCS card
·NEC contract experience and a relevant engineering degree or equivalent would be advantageous
Why this contract stands out:
·£550-£750/day Inside IR35 via Umbrella
·Hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the North Acton office
·Long-term contract, with the wider requirement forecast to September 2029
·Opportunity to take ownership of complex MEP design packages and work closely with the supply chain
If you're an experienced MEP Design Manager looking for a long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure project, get in touch for a confidential discussion

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