Mechanical Design Manager

NRL; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Career progression

Professional development support

Collaborative engineering team

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to lead and coordinate all mechanical design activities on a Blyth-based project in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on HVAC, piping, and building services, ensuring compliant, coordinated designs delivered to programme milestones.

You will manage internal resources and external consultants, drive design workshops, oversee Submittals and RFIs, and ensure Safety in Design throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience managing mechanical design delivery for major construction, industrial, or commercial projects.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical systems, design coordination, and quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of design management principles and construction sequencing.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of mechanical design across HVAC, piping, and associated building services systems.
• Manage internal design resources and external consultants to ensure timely design development.
• Plan and lead design and technical coordination workshops to address design issues early in the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the Technical Submittal process, ensuring compliance with project specifications and timely review.
• Provide mechanical engineering leadership and guidance throughout the design phase.
• Manage RFIs and design queries, maintaining clear communication between engineering and construction teams.
• Coordinate closely with other disciplines to maintain an integrated and clash‑free design.
• Maintain a mechanical design risk register and communicate key risks to senior management.
• Oversee the issuance of construction design packages and manage revisions through formal change control procedures.
• Ensure Safety in Design principles are embedded within mechanical systems.
• Lead approval of shop drawings, models, and as‑built documentation.
• Manage the design process for mechanical plant and equipment installations, including testing and commissioning integration.
• Oversee the completion and submission of O&M manuals and other handover documentation.
• Liaise with Temporary Works Designers and relevant authorities to ensure compliance with mechanical standards and local codes.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering

Job description

# Mechanical Design ManagerLocationNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, EnglandSalaryNegotiableContract TypePermanentWork TypeFull TimePosted on14 Oct 2026We are currently seeking an experienced **Mechanical Design Manager** to join our project team in **Blyth, United Kingdom**. This role will oversee and coordinate all mechanical design activities, ensuring systems are fully compliant, coordinated with other disciplines, and delivered to meet project quality and programme objectives. It’s a great opportunity for a technically strong design professional who enjoys managing complex, multi‐disciplinary design processes. **Location and Working Pattern** Based on site in Blyth, United Kingdom. Working hours will align with project schedules and delivery milestones. **Responsibilities** * Lead and coordinate all aspects of mechanical design across HVAC, piping, and associated building services systems.* Manage internal design resources and external consultants to ensure timely design development.* Plan and lead design and technical coordination workshops to address design issues early in the project lifecycle.* Oversee the Technical Submittal (TS) process, ensuring compliance with project specifications and timely review.* Provide mechanical engineering leadership and guidance throughout the design phase.* Manage RFIs and design queries, maintaining clear communication between engineering and construction teams.* Coordinate closely with other disciplines to maintain an integrated and clash‐free design.* Maintain a mechanical design risk register and communicate key risks to senior management.* Oversee the issuance of construction design packages and manage revisions through formal change control procedures.* Ensure Safety in Design principles are embedded within mechanical systems.* Lead approval of shop drawings, models, and as‐built documentation.* Manage the design process for mechanical plant and equipment installations, including testing and commissioning integration.* Oversee the completion and submission of O&M manuals and other handover documentation.* Liaise with Temporary Works Designers and relevant authorities to ensure compliance with mechanical standards and local codes.**Must‐have Requirements** * Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.* Minimum of 8 years’ experience managing mechanical design delivery for major construction, industrial, or commercial projects.* Excellent understanding of mechanical systems, design coordination, and quality standards.* Strong knowledge of design management principles and construction sequencing.* Proven experience in stakeholder management and multidisciplinary collaboration.* Strong analytical, organisational, and leadership skills.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.**Nice‐to‐have Skills** * Experience with sustainability certifications such as LEED or BREEAM.* Familiarity with temporary works, safety‐in‐design processes, and QA/QC management.**Benefits** * Opportunity to join a collaborative and forward‐thinking engineering team.* Involvement in large and technically complex projects.* Career progression and professional development support.* Comprehensive and competitive employment package.**Apply Now** If you’re an experienced Mechanical Design Manager looking to take responsibility for delivering high‐quality engineering design solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join the team in Blyth.