Lead Mechanical Design Manager

Skanska; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Manager to join their infrastructure Water team in Peterborough. This role involves providing technical direction, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering innovation in mechanical engineering projects. You will lead a team of engineers, driving sustainability initiatives and enhancing project outcomes through collaboration and mentorship. If you are passionate about making a difference in the water sector and have a strong background in mechanical engineering, this opportunity offers a chance to shape the future of water management in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on water projects.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior engineers while ensuring project compliance and quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

CAD Software

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

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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.

We are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Manager to join our infrastructure Water team in Peterborough. The role will be based with our client Anglian Water as part of the @one alliance.

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 compliant with legislation and standards, and optimized 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:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field and have proven experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers, with in-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Information:

Equal opportunities: We embrace differences in social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. We believe diversity fosters innovation and success. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Flexible working: We welcome discussions about flexibility during the interview process to accommodate your needs.

Reasonable adjustments: If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

About the role: This advert may not include all duties or responsibilities and is subject to change. For a full role profile, contact us at [e-mail].

Closing date: The closing date may change at the company's discretion.

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