MEP Design Manager

Our design office is looking for a dynamic and experienced MEP Design Coordinator to support ongoing design development of several luxury projects in the Caribbean basin. The ideal candidate will have:

• a degree in civil or mechanical engineering or engineering management
• concentration in mechanical systems, HVAC
• no less than six years of mechanical systems design experience working for a design consultancy or a general contractor
• no less than two years working as a MEP design manager / design coordinator

This is a full time day job with expected involvement up to 40 hours a week.

This is a fully remote job with relatively flexible working hours. But we expect you to work normal London working hours 9-17 or 10-18 and to participate in daily meetings, coordination meetings and calls with external designers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to in-house design & QS teams, third party designers, consultants and contractors throughout the design process.
• Develop guidelines and standards for MEP engineering design.
• Review and evaluate MEP design to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and managers to optimize MEP systems integration.
• Timely resolve technical issues and challenges during the design phase.
• Stay updated on industry trends, codes, and regulations related to MEP systems.
• Improve quality and performance of MEP systems in construction projects.
• Lead the value engineering of MEP part.
• Manage, control and track changes and variations in accordance with the corporate routine.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering or engineering management

Work Experience

• Proven experience in MEP engineering design 6+ years.
• Proven experience in MEP design coordination 2+ years.
• Two completed high-end hospitality projects (5-star hotels, boutique hotels, luxury villas and private homes (1000sq.m.+).
• In-depth knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulations related to MEP systems.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).
• Experience with sustainable and energy-efficient MEP design practices.
• Knowledge of value engineering and changes management procedures.

Knowledge

• Hands on experience in design and construction of mechanical systems
• Deep understanding of HVAC systems and their principles if various environments
• Fire safety and NFPA

Other

• Professional level of English and Spanish languages (C1) is a must.
• Ability to work full time day job in GMT time zone (remote) is a must.
• Experience in a fully remote set up, understanding of its advantages and disadvantages.
• Experience working in English speaking international environment.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Portuguese language
• Experience in hot tropical areas and the Caribbean.
• Experience working with hotel chains (W, Four Season, AMAN, etc.) and their corporate design guidelines (extended employer requirements)

Salary and benefits are competitive and based on candidate experience.