Primech Building Services
M&E Design Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Gillingham, GB
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards Chartership).
- Membership of CIBSE, IET or another relevant professional body.
- Experience working with NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers or public sector frameworks.
- Knowledge of BIM Level 2, ISO 19650 and digital engineering processes.
- Experience delivering projects within critical environments such as operating theatres, laboratories, clean rooms or specialist teaching facilities.
- Experience supporting tender submissions, business development and pre-construction activities.
- Low Carbon Consultant qualification.
- Principal Designer Awareness or CDM-related training.
- BIM ISO 19650 certification.
Full description
Primech Building Services is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead our Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Design function. This role is responsible for managing the design team, overseeing the delivery of coordinated M&E designs, and ensuring compliance with industry and sector-specific standards.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across a portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on healthcare and education environments, whilst supporting business growth and maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers.
- Manage resource allocation across multiple projects to meet programme requirements.
- Promote continuous improvement, technical excellence and best practice within the Design Team.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Design & Technical Delivery
- Oversee the production and coordination of Mechanical and Electrical designs from concept through to completion.
- Review and approve technical drawings, calculations, specifications and design submissions.
- Ensure designs comply with client requirements, statutory regulations and industry standards.
- Provide technical guidance and support to project and design teams.
- Support value engineering and innovation to deliver practical and cost-effective solutions.
Project & Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Site Teams and external consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
- Attend client meetings, design reviews and technical workshops as required.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
Healthcare & Education Sector Delivery
- Lead the design and delivery of projects within healthcare and education environments.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards including HTMs, NHS guidance, DfE specifications and Building Bulletins.
- Incorporate sector-specific requirements such as infection control, resilience, ventilation, safeguarding and energy efficiency into design solutions.
Quality, Compliance & Risk Management