Design Director - MEP
Core
Lead the end-to-end design strategy and delivery for a multidisciplinary MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire, Communications) organization of up to 100 engineers on a major UK rail infrastructure project.
Role type
Senior IC Design Director (Infrastructure/Rail)
Builds
Design strategy, technical assurance frameworks, and portfolio-level delivery for complex building services systems.
Domain
Rail infrastructure / Building services engineering
Required skills
Design strategy formulation, portfolio-level risk management, leadership of 100+ engineers, commercial budget ownership, technical assurance (CEM/CRE), BIM governance (ISO 19650), stakeholder negotiation, contract management (NEC), UK design standards compliance.
Preferred skills
Experience on HS2/Network Rail programs, JV/consortium leadership, global design production management, low-carbon design strategy, industry thought leadership.
Technologies
Bentley Open Buildings Designer, iTwin, ISO 19650, RIBA Stages 2–5, PACE, ES1–3, CDM 2015, British Standards, Eurocodes, Network Rail standards, HS2 SWIs, TfL standards.
Responsibilities
Set and own design strategy for the JV; line-manage Senior Design Managers; govern delivery and intervene on systemic risks; manage commercial exposure and budget; interface with senior client stakeholders (HS2, Network Rail); ensure compliance with UK design standards and regulations; lead digital design strategy and BIM production.
Seniority
Director level, strategic leadership & hands-on governance