Lead Mechanical Design Manager for Critical Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend; Ledston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Engineering Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design input across flagship national infrastructure projects. You will ensure designs are compliant, innovative, and buildable, working with clients and partners from concept through delivery.

You'll oversee technical assurance, manage design interfaces, and drive sustainable engineering solutions while embedding health and safety considerations across the asset lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing design through the full project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of integrated design delivery and managing consultant performance.
• Knowledge and experience of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and common data environments
• Degree qualified, or equivalent, in engineering discipline either Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Manager to manage the contract with external design consultants and contractors, ensuring duties are discharged under the contract and take appropriate action.
• Lead technical assurance, review constructability, and manage design interfaces.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams of Engineers from consultants and partner companies to produce project solutions at the required design level.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and design coordinators across disciplines.
• Liaise with Clients, Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Contractors and Consultants on issues, changes, and risks.

Skills

Design management

BIM

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication skills

People management

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CIBSE/IMechE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Engineering Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design input across flagship national infrastructure projects. You will ensure designs are compliant, innovative, and buildable, working with clients and partners from concept through delivery.

You'll oversee technical assurance, manage design interfaces, and drive sustainable engineering solutions while embedding health and safety considerations across the asset lifecycle.