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Mechanical Engineering Design Manager

Manchester, United Kingdom, gbFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10

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