Manager - Mechanical Design & Engineering

Recruit Engineering; North Elmsall; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Engineering seeks a Manager - Mechanical Design & Engineering to lead the local engineering team and oversee day-to-day performance within a wider UK and global function. The role combines project supervision with people management and requires a strong mechanical engineering background with leadership and communication skills to develop a high-performing, collaborative team.

The position focuses on overseeing projects at local site level, driving delivery, guiding technical risk

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience leading technical teams with a collaborative approach.
• Experience in engineering/project environments.
• Strong organisational and planning capability.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee local engineering projects and ensure delivery.
• Provide guidance on technical risks and escalate issues as needed.
• Support estimating, bidding and early project consultation.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews and development discussions.
• Coach and develop the team, manage timesheets, expenses and resource planning.
• Represent the team in local leadership forums.

Skills

Leadership

Project supervision

Team management

Communication

Planning

Decision making

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Manager - Mechanical Design & Engineering

A leading engineering organisation is looking for a Mechanical Design & Engineering Manager to oversee the day-to‑day performance of a local engineering team, working as part of a wider UK and global function. The role is evenly split between project supervision and people management, requiring a strong mechanical engineering background combined with the leadership and communication skills to develop a high‑performing, collaborative team.

What you'll be doing:

Project Supervision & Technical Support:

• Overseeing and supporting engineering projects at local site level
• Monitoring project progress and ensuring successful delivery
• Providing guidance on technical risks and escalating issues where required
• Supporting estimating, bidding, and early project consultation
• Conducting quality checks and driving continuous improvement
• Acting as technical escalation point for the team

Team Management & Development:

• Leading and supporting the local Mechanical Design & Engineering team
• Conducting regular 1:1s, check‑ins, and performance discussions
• Providing coaching, mentoring, and career development support
• Facilitating training, skills development, and employee growth
• Managing timesheets, expenses, and system approvals
• Supporting resource planning and scheduling
• Representing the team in local leadership forums

What you need:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical discipline
• Proven experience managing or leading technical teams with a collaborative, emotionally intelligent approach
• Exposure to engineering or technology‑driven project environments
• Strong organisational and planning capability
• Calm under pressure with the ability to make effective decisions in fast‑paced environments
• High integrity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence constructively
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement