Emtec
Mechanical Design Manager
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Location: Glasgow (Uddingston), Dundee, Edinburgh
Emtec Building Services is looking for a Mechanical Design Manager to join our in-house Design & Digital Engineering Team.
We’re open on level for this one. You could already be working as a Mechanical Design Manager, or you might be an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong design background who feels ready to take that next step.
You’ll be supporting the pre-construction design of major MEP projects across Scotland and the North of England, working closely with our teams in Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, and Newcastle, as well as our Off-site Manufacturing facility in Coatbridge.
It’s a really good opportunity to get involved in projects early, take more ownership of the design process, and work closely with our wider pre-construction, commercial, and delivery teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and coordinating internal and external design teams.
- Reviewing mechanical and wider MEP design information to make sure it is technically compliant and practical to deliver.
- Supporting bids and procurement with design information, costing input, and risk and opportunity reviews.
- Managing external design partners and keeping design activity on track.
- Preparing consultant appointments in line with BSRIA BG6 and supporting design programmes.
- Making sure design activity meets CDM 2015 requirements.
- Leading design workshops and working closely with project, commercial, and operational teams.
- Reviewing drawings and technical information and raising RFIs and TQs where required.
- Identifying design risks, opportunities, and value-engineering solutions.
- Working with our Digital Engineering Team on Stage 5 construction information.
- Supporting subcontractor CDP packages and technical submissions.
- Providing technical support to project teams during construction and post-handover.
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What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone with a strong background in mechanical building services design who is comfortable working across medium to large MEP projects.
You might already be operating at Design Manager level, or you could be ready to move into a role with more responsibility and coordination.
You’ll ideally bring:
- Experience in mechanical design within an MEP contractor, building services consultancy, or a similar environment.
- A recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline would be beneficial although not essential.
- Experience reviewing and developing designs and supporting calculations.
- Confidence working with drawings, specifications, and technical information.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Good commercial awareness and an understanding of risk and value management.
- A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with different teams and stakeholders.
- An interest in supporting and developing others.
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Why Emtec?
You’ll be joining an experienced in-house Design & Digital Engineering Team with a strong pipeline of work ahead.
For someone looking to step up, there’s plenty of opportunity to take on more responsibility and develop your design management experience. For someone already at this level, there’s the chance to take ownership of major projects and play an important part in how we develop our in-house design capability.
What's In It for You
- Attractive Salary: Based on skills and experience plus car allowance / company car
- Generous Holidays: 33 days holiday (inclusive of public holiday)
- Holiday Purchase/Sell Scheme: Additional flexibility to suit your needs.
- Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
- Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
- Development Opportunities: Excellent training and support for career growth.
- Wellness Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellness portal.
- Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from our Employee Discounts Platform.
Emtec Group is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.
If it sounds like something you’d enjoy being part of, we’d love to hear from you.
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