Description
We are seeking an experienced MEP Design Manager to join our Corporate Services & Real Estate team in London.
As a MEP Design Manager, you will develop, formalize, and own global CSRE MEP design standards covering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building management systems, metering, fire protection interfaces, and resilience requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Defining mandatory global requirements, permitted regional or building-specific variations, and a clear process for approving derogations
- Maintaining and regularly updating a controlled library of specifications, design guidance, and approved products in response to regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and operational feedback
- Reviewing MEP designs throughout the project lifecycle to ensure compliance with established standards
- Providing early MEP guidance for site selection, lease negotiations, and landlord works
- Reviewing and challenging external consultants and contractors on design proposals, value engineering, submittals, testing, commissioning, and handover documentation
- Partnering with Engineering, local project managers, and consultants to ensure designs support operational requirements, maintainability, resilience, and effective transition into operation
- Serving as the MEP subject matter expert for global project teams
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or a related field
- Chartered status, such as CEng, MCIBSE, MIMechE, or MIET, is desirable
- At least 10 years of MEP design and/or delivery experience in complex commercial or critical environments
- Experience delivering projects across multiple regions, with strong knowledge of international codes and regional variations
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, power distribution, UPS/generators, building management systems, public health systems, and sustainability frameworks
- Proven ability to review and challenge designs and influence senior stakeholders, consultants, and contractors
- Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills
- Proficiency with relevant design software, including Revit/BIM and AutoCAD
- Ability to travel internationally to project sites as needed