Mechanical Design Manager

Select Recruitment

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package
Generous car allowance
Comprehensive private healthcare
Substantial pension contributions
Outstanding employee development programs

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Design Manager - Mechanical to oversee design across projects worth up to £12 million, utilizing cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical services and strong 3D design skills. This role promises exceptional career progression and a focus on employee wellbeing, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

  • Experience in managing the complete design process across multiple projects.
  • Ability to coordinate complex building services.
  • Track record of mentoring internal teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical services design documentation.
  • Work with clients, architects, and consultants.
  • Guide projects from conception through to installation.

Skills

3D design capabilities
Mechanical services systems expertise
Public health and domestic water services knowledge
Heating and cooling systems understanding

Job description

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My client offers an exceptional opportunity for a talented mechanical design professional to join a thriving, established business that truly puts employees at the heart of everything they do. This Design Manager - Mechanical position represents a direct result of sustained company growth, providing you with the chance to make a significant impact whilst enjoying industry-leading benefits and unparalleled job security. With their remarkable employee retention rates speaking volumes about their commitment to staff wellbeing, this role offers the stability and career progression that many professionals are seeking in today's market.

As Design Manager - Mechanical, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of the complete design process across multiple projects valued up to £12 million, working with cutting-edge BIM Level 2 technology and low carbon solutions. This position gives you the platform to develop and lead mechanical services design documentation whilst collaborating with prestigious clients, architects, and design consultants. Your expertise in mechanical services systems - from public health and domestic water services to heating, cooling, and ventilation - will be highly valued as you guide projects from conception through to installation. The role perfectly suits experienced mechanical design engineers who thrive on variety, possess strong 3D design capabilities, and enjoy the challenge of coordinating complex building services projects whilst mentoring internal teams and managing external consultants.

What makes this opportunity particularly attractive includes:

  • Excellent salary package with generous car allowance
  • Comprehensive private healthcare provision
  • Substantial pension contributions
  • Outstanding employee retention and development programmes

My client stands out as a financially robust, privately-owned business with over 50 years of heritage and a turnover exceeding £50 million. Their reputation for first-class customer service and exceptional workmanship has earned them an enviable record of repeat business across both public and private sectors. Operating from their Cambridgeshire and Colchester offices with a 50-mile operational radius, they've built their success on traditional values whilst embracing modern technology and sustainable solutions. The team culture focuses on professional development, collaboration, and maintaining the highest industry standards.

If you're ready to join a Design Manager - Mechanical role that offers genuine career advancement with a company that values its people above all else, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Contact us today to discuss this exceptional opportunity.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Design and Management
  • Industries
    Building Construction and Construction

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