Westwood Recruitment
MEP Operations Manager
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MEP Design Operations Manager
A growing building services design consultancy is looking for an experienced and motivated MEP Design Operations Manager to join its team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the operational and technical delivery of a growing consultancy. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team where professional development is encouraged and there is genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the business.
The role will be based from the company’s office in the Peterborough area, with opportunities for national and international travel depending on projects and client requirements. The business delivers innovative MEP and building services design solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, logistics, education, retail, leisure, hospitality, residential and refurbishment projects.
The Role
As MEP Design Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational performance of the consultancy, overseeing people, processes, project delivery, quality, and commercial performance. Ideally mechanically biased, you will provide technical and operational leadership across a range of MEP design and consultancy projects while ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, on time, and in line with client expectations. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a strong technical background who also understands the commercial and operational side of running an engineering consultancy.
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Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Lead the day-to-day operations across MEP design and consultancy projects.
- Develop and implement operational strategies to support business growth.
- Manage resource planning, workload forecasting, and project allocation.
- Ensure consistent delivery standards across engineering and project teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline internal processes.
Project Delivery
- Oversee the delivery of MEP design packages, technical reviews, audits, and compliance work.
- Monitor project progress, deadlines, deliverables, and resource requirements.
- Ensure designs meet relevant quality, coordination, and compliance standards.
- Provide technical support and guidance to engineers where required.
- Support with design decisions, technical escalations, and risk management.
- Oversee projects through the relevant stages of design and delivery.
Quality and Compliance
- Take ownership of QA and QC processes, design standards, and technical templates.
- Carry out technical reviews and sign-off on key deliverables.
- Ensure work is completed in line with UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, and relevant industry standards.
Systems and Technology
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- Review and improve workflows, templates, and digital tools across the business.
- Support the use and development of BIM, CAD, QA systems, and document control processes.
- Implement effective systems for scheduling, reporting, and project management.
- Drive the use of automation, standardisation, and repeatable delivery processes where appropriate.
What We're Looking For
Technical Experience
- Strong background in MEP or building services design.
- Ideally mechanically biased.
- Chartered status would be advantageous, although equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, and relevant industry standards.
- Experience working on a range of refurbishment and new-build projects.
- Experience across commercial, hospitality, residential, or similar building services sectors would be beneficial.
Operational and Commercial Experience
- Previous experience managing operations, teams, or project delivery within an engineering consultancy or similar environment.
- Strong commercial awareness, including experience with fees, margins, forecasting, utilisation, and WIP.
- Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
Leadership and Communication
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to mentor, develop, and support engineers at different levels.
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