Mechanical Engineering Design Manager
Core
Lead design input and technical assurance for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, ensuring designs are buildable, compliant, and efficient from concept to delivery.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineering design manager
Builds
Infrastructure assets including data centres, defence facilities, rail, and heavy industrial sites
Domain
Construction and real estate infrastructure
Required skills
Design lifecycle management, multi-disciplinary team leadership, constructability review, BIM and common data environments, CAD (AutoCAD/Revit), integrated design delivery, stakeholder liaison, health/safety/environmental integration
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE/IMechE), advanced manufacturing knowledge, net zero solutions
Technologies
BIM, AutoCAD, Revit, Common Data Environments
Responsibilities
Manage external design consultants and contractors under contract; lead technical assurance and review constructability; manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams; collaborate with clients, project managers, and operational stakeholders; drive innovative and sustainable engineering solutions; embed health, safety, and environmental considerations; ensure integration across civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, and electrical functions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management