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Senior M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Designer
Role – Senior M&E Designer Location – Flexible base (with national travel as required) Contract – 12-month fixed-term position
About RM Engineering
Our construction team is evolving, focusing on insourcing and in-house development across high-profile projects. As part of the RM Engineering family, we demand, design, and deploy cutting-edge, sustainable solutions for property, automation, and maintenance. We’re seeking highly skilled, driven individuals to accelerate our growth—are you one of them?
About the Role
As a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Designer, you’ll shape, refine, and deliver building services solutions that transform our national estate—from the concept stage right through to handover.
If you thrive on hands-on problem-solving, enjoy troubleshooting real-world systems, and delivering safe, cost-effective designs, this is your opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Core Delivery
- Lead M&E design projects—from concept to project closure, ensuring designs are:
- Technically sound
- Cost-effective
- Alignment with safety standards (e.g., CDM 2015, regulatory compliance)
- Carry out detailed site surveys and feasibility assessments to define project needs accurately.
- Produce high-quality design deliverables—drawings, documentation, scopes of work, and specifications—tailored for tenders, procurement, and construction.
- Provide technical due diligence during procurement, installation, commissioning, and validation phases.
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Collaboration & Efficiency
- Work closely with project managers, teams, engineers, and contractors to turn designs into ongoing, operational success.
- Assess opportunities for cost reduction, performance enhancement, and sustainability gains.
- Supports automation and maintenance teams, ensuring designs integrate seamlessly with our future-ready systems.
- Act as the go-to technical authority—addressing risks, mitigating project challenges, and reporting progress clearly.
- Build cross-team relationships to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and improve delivery consistency.
Testing & Validation
- Play an active role in commissioning, testing, and technical handover processes—ensuring designs meet operational objectives before sign-off.
- Apply value-for-money principles to the lifecycle of M&E systems.
Key Requirements
Skills & Experience
- Strong technical expertise in building services (HVAC, electrical power, lighting, fire protection, control systems, etc.).
- Deep knowledge of construction safety (including CDM 2015 compliance).
- Proven ability to produce clear, professional technical documentation—drawings, reports, and procurement specs.
- CAD proficiency (Eras الحضارة , AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) and hands-on experience with technical calculations.
- Negotiation and influencing skills—balancing stakeholder needs against practical constraints.
- Experience in M&E design—whether consultancy, contractor or client-side.
- Practical background in industrial, commercial, or operational buildings, with:
- Site experience exposure
- Installation, testing, and commissioning support
- Compliance duties (catchment, maintenance checks)
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Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have, but experience-level can compensate)
- Degree, HNC/HND in Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Progressing toward (or holding) a chartered status (RICS, ICE, CIOB, CIBSE, IET).
- Hold a CSCS card or Construction H&S test pass.
- Certified in IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- 18% Year-End Bonus
- 27.5 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
- Employee private medical coverage (for your family)
- Generous pension scheme
Next Steps
This role will be open for two weeks. Shortlisting commences after this period—in alignment with our recruitment targets.
If your profile aligns, our Talent Acquisition team will reach out within days of announcing the position.
RM Groupaises inclusive recruitment. If you require reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please open a discussion at interview or with your recruiter.
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