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Design Manager

A leading infrastructure delivery organisation is seeking a Design Manager with expertise in Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEPH) systems. This contract role focuses on Stage 5 design delivery across 12 assets along a major London tunnel route. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for the supply chain and will ensure high-quality, coordinated design across multiple disciplines.

Working closely with supply chain partners, you will ensure technical requirements are met, processes are followed and value is delivered throughout the lifecycle of the works. This hybrid position is based at the North Acton site with flexibility to work from home two days per week.

Key Responsibilities :

Oversee Stage 5 design deliverables from subcontractors

Ensure processes are implemented and adapted where necessary

Manage interfaces between design suppliers and the integrator

Coordinate responses to supplier queries

Ensure compliance with design for maintenance and health and safety requirements

Monitor progress, report risks and collaborate with commercial and delivery teams

Identify and resolve scope gaps and interface issues

Engage with assurance, quality and engineering teams

Support subcontract reconciliation and cost management

Track and coordinate design document reviews

Ensure adherence to design management and assurance plans

Manage Stage 4 design queries and defects

Allocate and prioritise Stage 4 design resources

Assist with cost management and reconciliation for Stage 4

Ensure CDM requirements are communicated and embedded in design

Collaborate with the CDM lead to meet regulatory requirements

Lead risk reviews and communication of risks across teamsSkills and Experience Essential

Experience in MEPH design management, including Fire Systems, Lifts, EMC and T&C

Background in detailed design within an MEP context

Knowledge of policies and standards for MEP design

Understanding of self-assured design environments

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across stakeholders

Proven application of CDM 2015 requirements within design

Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks and document control platforms

Strong communication skills, adaptable to varied audiences

Relevant CSCS cardDesirable

Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering

Familiarity with specialist MEP engineering software

Experience working under NEC contract frameworksLocation and Working Pattern

Site : North Acton, accessible by public transport

Working days : Weekdays

Hybrid pattern : 3 days on site, 2 days remoteRate and Engagement

Contract role

Very Competitive This is a contract role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then