Lead Mechanical Design Manager

Skanska; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Peterborough is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to provide technical direction for water and recycling projects. You will mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and has proven leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for innovation in project delivery and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Strong track record in mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to the mechanical engineering team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for project delivery.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Description and requirements

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical direction to our mechanical engineering team, focusing on water or water recycling non‑infrastructure projects. Your expertise will ensure that designs are not only compliant with legislation and standards but also optimised for efficiency and sustainability.

What you'll do :

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Champion innovative approaches and digital technologies to enhance project outcomes.
• Cultivate professional networks internally and externally within the @one Alliance.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development within the mechanical team.
• Report regularly to the Principal Engineer and collaborate closely with project stakeholders.
• Review design deliverables for quality, safety, and compliance with standards, providing guidance to junior team members.
• Contribute to construction design management and commissioning strategies.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and explore modular construction solutions.

What you'll bring to the role :

• You will need to hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related and have proven experience in mechanical engineering,
• You have strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers and have in-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools is essential as is excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Equalopportunities

We thrivethrough embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity,disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientationand any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a richpotential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful andhigh-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Flexibleworking

We welcomeyou to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we willexplore what is possible for the role.

Reasonableadjustments