Design Manager (MEP Contractor) ?? Romford | 5 days per week on-site ?? Contract – 6 months ?? Up to £475/day (LTD) A leading MEP main contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the installation stage of a major project. This role suits a senior, technically strong individual with a hands-on design background who can take full ownership of on-site design coordination. The Role You will be responsible for managing and driving all areas of MEP design through the install stage, acting as the key technical authority between consultants, subcontractors, and site teams. Key Responsibilities · Lead and manage the full MEP design process during the installation phase · Coordinate consultants and subcontractors to ensure compliant, buildable designs · Act as the main technical point of contact for design-related matters on site · Review and challenge designs to ensure quality, coordination, and programme alignment · Lead design meetings and resolve technical and coordination issues · Support site teams with technical queries and design changes Key Requirements · Chartered or highly qualified engineer with a strong design background · Proven experience in a Design Manager or senior technical role · Background at Associate Director or Technical Director level within a consultancy is highly desirable · Experience with Tier 1 contractors and complex projects preferred · Data centre project experience ideal, but candidates from other complex sectors will be considered · Excellent communicator, confident managing multiple stakeholders · Comfortable working full-time on site in Romford What’s on Offer · Up to £475/day (LTD) · 6-month contract with potential to extend · High-profile, technically demanding project · Immediate opportunity to take ownership of design delivery on siteFor further information on this opportunity, please contact Scott Formaggia on 02392 603030 or email scott.formaggia@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Job ID: 27649 Role: Electrical Design Engineer Location: Ascot (Hybrid working – minimum 2 days in office) Type: Contract – Outside IR35 Duration: Initial 6 months Start Date: ASAP Hours: 37.5 per week The Opportunity An established building services consultancy is looking to appoint an Electrical Design Engineer on a contract basis to support a strong pipeline of work. The role will focus primarily on retail projects for major blue-chip clients, including large national retailers. This is an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for ongoing work for the foreseeable future for the right individual. The Role You will be responsible for delivering electrical building services designs across retail-led projects, working closely with internal teams and clients in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities · Produce electrical designs and technical documentation for building services projects · Support projects from concept through detailed design stages · Coordinate with other MEP disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions · Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and client requirements · Respond to design queries and support project delivery as required Key Requirements · Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within building services · Strong understanding of MEP design principles · Experience working on retail projects is highly desirable · Comfortable working in a hybrid environment · Good communication skills and ability to work independently Rates Outside IR35 What’s on Offer Outside IR35 contract Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in the Ascot office) Opportunity for long-term work beyond the initial contract Projects with well-known retail clientsFor further information on this opportunity, please contact Luke Rees on 02392 603030 or email luke.rees@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Electrical Design Engineer (Contract – Outside IR35) Location: London (Southeast) Contract Type: Contract IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Duration: 6 Months Start Date: ASAP (05/02/2026) Hours: 40 hours per week Role Overview An experienced Electrical Design Engineer is required to support a portfolio of TfL infrastructure projects, primarily focused on ticket hall lighting and smaller electrical works across stations and depots. This is a contract role suited to a hands-on designer with strong experience in building services electrical design within live transport environments. Key Responsibilities · Electrical design delivery for TfL station and depot projects · Ticket hall and general station lighting design · Small-to-medium electrical packages within operational environments · Coordination with internal design teams and stakeholders · Production of electrical design documentation and drawings · Involvement with CMS/control management systems (desirable) Key Requirements · Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within building services · Previous TfL / rail/transport infrastructure experience is highly desirable · Strong lighting design background · Familiarity with CMS/control management systems is advantageous · Comfortable working on multiple small electrical projects simultaneously · Able to work predominantly office-based initially Working Arrangement · 5 days per week, office-based in Woolwich initially · Flexibility to work from home 1–2 days per week once trust is established For further information on this opportunity, please contact Sam Seymour on 02392 603030 or email sam.seymour@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Location: London (EC2M) Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum Contract: Perm Sector: Building Services Engineering Attention all Senior Mechanical Design Engineers! We are currently looking for a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, to join a well-established engineering consultancy, in a permanent role. The Opportunity An established and highly regarded building services engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing London team. This is a newly created role driven by a strong pipeline of work in the data centre sector, with a clear focus on technically challenging and sustainability-led projects. The position offers a senior engineer the chance to take real ownership of mechanical design delivery, influence key technical decisions, and play a mentoring role within a collaborative, design-focused environment. The Role As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of mechanical building services systems from concept through to completion. You will work closely with multidisciplinary design teams and clients while helping to shape best practice and drive innovation across projects. This role is well suited to an engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, client engagement, and supporting the development of junior engineers. Key Responsibilities · Lead the mechanical design of HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, and domestic water services on complex building projects · Prepare and review engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical reports · Use industry-standard design tools including Revit, AutoCAD, and IES to support design development and coordination · Collaborate with architects, electrical engineers, and external consultants throughout all project stages · Contribute to and deliver sustainable, low-energy, and low-carbon design solutions in line with client and regulatory requirements · Attend client meetings, design team meetings, and site inspections as required · Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to junior engineers · Ensure compliance with UK building regulations, CIBSE guidance, and relevant industry standards About You · Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering · Proven experience in a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role within a building services consultancy · Strong technical knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building systems · Experience contributing to low-carbon and sustainable design strategies (heat pumps, energy-efficient systems, etc.) · Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and building performance tools · Confident communicator with experience working in multidisciplinary teams · Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE / IMechE) is advantageous · Motivated by technical quality, innovation, and high-performance building design What’s on Offer · Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 · Permanent role within a stable and growing consultancy · Exposure to technically challenging and sustainability-driven projects · Clear scope for progression and professional development · Supportive and collaborative London-based team environmentFor further information on this opportunity, please contact Pete Castle on 02392 603030 or email pete.castle@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Home-Based | UK (NW & NE Site Visits) | £55-£60 per hour Lead the design. Shape critical infrastructure. Work on your terms. Design Consultancy Client of Blueprints is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to take a senior, hands-on role supporting major UK data centre projects. This is a 6-month contract, offering home-based design delivery, flexible site attendance, and involvement in large-scale, mission-critical developments — including a phased 240MW data centre programme. The Opportunity This role is ideal for a senior or lead-level Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys autonomy, technical ownership, and direct client interaction. You will support: · A phased 240MW Data Centre development (Northwest) · Data Centre Due Diligence projects (Northeast) The emphasis is on practical, deliverable electrical design, not management overhead. What you’ll be doing · Producing hands-on electrical designs for large-scale data centre projects · Ensuring designs comply with current regulations, standards, and building codes · Preparing and maintaining accurate technical reports and design documentation · Acting as a client-facing technical lead, supporting design decisions and reviews · Liaising with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors to ensure efficient project delivery Providing ongoing support during the construction phase, including: - Reviewing contractor submissions - Resolving design queries - Attending site visits and inspections Implementing cost-effective and energy-efficient design solutions, considering: - Power usage - Lighting - Energy conservation - Control systems What we’re looking for · Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related discipline, preferable with a chartered engineer status, or actively working towards achieving one. · Profound experience as an Electrical Design Engineer, or a similar position, developing detailed designs for a range of commercial, industrial, residential, and retail projects. · Proficiency in the use of relevant software tools, such as Amtech, Dialux, Relux and AutoCAD, with a technical understanding of Microsoft Office resources. · Strong acknowledgment of IES, SBEM and Part L regulations and principles, with an understanding current industry standards, codes, and legislation. · Effective communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work both independently and as a part of a team, and a strong attention to detail. Working arrangement · Primarily home-based design role · Occasional site visits across the Northwest and Northeast · Site attendance can be flexed around candidate availability and preference · Standard working week: 37.5 hours Contract Details Contract length: 6 month(s) Start date: Immediate (02/02/2026) Outside IR35 (Exempt from Regulations) Rates £55- £60 per hour Why this role stands out o High-value data centre projects (240MW scale) o Home-based delivery with sensible site expectations o Senior-level technical ownership without unnecessary management burdenFor further information on this opportunity, please contact Sam Seymour on 02392 603030 or email sam.seymour@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.