Mechanical Design Manager
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager (Mechanical) to lead and manage the delivery of mechanical design across a range of Building Services projects. You will work collaboratively with our Commercial, Production and Engineering teams during both pre‑construction and construction phases to ensure designs are safe, technically robust, compliant, and aligned with project objectives.
Value of the packages on these projects will range from £10m – £50m
This role suits someone with strong mechanical design management experience who enjoys multidisciplinary collaboration and taking accountability for high‑quality delivery.
What you'll be doing
You will:
* Lead, coordinate and manage all mechanical design activities, from tendering through to project completion.
* Manage internal and external design resources to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective and compliant mechanical solutions.
* Collaborate closely with Commercial and Production teams to support value engineering, buildability reviews, and technical risk management.
* Review, challenge and approve mechanical designs to ensure compliance with project specifications, legislation and technical standards.
* Oversee mechanical design deliverables and ensure alignment with project programmes and information requirements.
* Chair and participate in design reviews, coordination meetings and multidisciplinary interface sessions.
* Support and drive BIM‑led design development, ensuring model accuracy and compliance with project BIM requirements.
* Ensure all mechanical design documentation and change processes comply with NEC contract obligations and information flow requirements.
* Provide clear technical leadership, advice, and mentoring to project teams throughout design and delivery stages.
Who we're looking for
You'll have:
* Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Manager or senior mechanical engineer within Building Services or Construction.
* Strong understanding of mechanical building services systems, design standards and technical compliance requirements.
* Good working knowledge of BIM processes and digital design coordination.
* Solid understanding of the NEC form of contract and how it governs design responsibilities, communication, and change control.
* Experience managing external design consultants and steering multidisciplinary inputs
Why Apply?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
– Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
– 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
– Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
– Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
If you are interested in this role please apply with a full CV to the email address provided