Senior Design and MEP Manager(m/w/x)

Description

In this role, you will manage retrofit and refurbishment projects in live distribution centers, ensuring that designs meet operational needs while minimizing disruptions. Your expertise will guide technical decisions and risk management across multiple countries.

Requirements

• •Bachelor’s degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline
• •Master’s degree or equivalent is a plus
• •5–7+ years in MEP or building services design, ideally with exposure to industrial or food production/logistics facilities
• •7–10+ years delivering industrial retrofit or refurbishment projects in live environments
• •Proven experience managing alterations, upgrades, and brownfield projects, preferably within distribution centers, food facilities, or similar industrial settings
• •Strong understanding of MEP systems for industrial buildings, particularly HVAC, cooling, utilities, and energy systems relevant to food operations
• •Solid knowledge of building regulations, permitting processes, and construction best practices across international projects
• •Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM tools, and strong proficiency with Google Workspace and MS Office
• •Structured, self-directed working style with the ability to identify blockers early and escalate with clear recommendations
• •Clear, pragmatic communicator, able to translate complex technical topics for non-technical stakeholders
• •Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• •Additional languages (German, French, or Dutch) are a strong advantage
• •Willingness to travel frequently and work across international locations
• •Experience working in design-build or general contracting environments
• •Exposure to sustainability, energy optimization, and operational efficiency upgrades in existing industrial buildings
• •Familiarity with operating within live, high-throughput facilities where downtime and disruption must be tightly controlled

Tasks

• •Act as a senior technical partner for retrofit, refurbishment, and alteration projects
• •Support Project Managers in defining project scope and execution strategies
• •Manage the MEP and architectural design process for upgrades and extensions
• •Serve as the primary technical interface between internal stakeholders and external consultants
• •Coordinate design reviews and technical decision-making
• •Identify technical risks typical to brownfield projects and drive mitigation strategies
• •Lead the review and validation of MEP and architectural designs from external consultants
• •Ensure design solutions are optimized for cost, constructability, and future flexibility
• •Challenge over-engineering and support value engineering efforts
• •Support site inspections, design audits, and commissioning activities
• •Collaborate with Project Managers and procurement to manage design-to-budget
• •Ensure compliance with local building codes and food safety standards

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