Mechanical Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Croydon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned engineering firm is seeking an experienced mechanical design leader to manage diverse projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead full-cycle design efforts while ensuring regulatory compliance and collaborating with integrated teams for exceptional project quality. Become a vital part of a forward-thinking organization with excellent growth potential.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

In-service life insurance

Access to a private health scheme

Profit-sharing through employee ownership after 12 months

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Mechanical Design (Building Services).
• Proficient in building services design software.
• Able to commute daily to Croydon, Surrey (within 45–60 minutes).

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical design projects ranging from £100,000 to £10 million.
• Lead full-cycle design efforts from initial brief to final documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, particularly HTM standards.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Presentation Skills

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

CAD/BIM

Revit

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Join a dynamic mechanical design team supporting in-house M&E installation engineers across diverse projects. A challenging leadership role with excellent growth and reward potential.

About the Client

Our Client is a forward-thinking, employee-owned engineering firm specializing in building services. From design to implementation, their integrated teams ensure exceptional quality across mechanical and electrical projects.

Roles/Responsibilities

1. Manage mechanical design projects ranging from £100,000 to £10 million.
2. Lead full-cycle design efforts from initial brief to final documentation.
3. Collaborate with Contract Management, Estimating, and CAD/BIM teams.
4. Design systems including domestic services, HVAC, ventilation, public health, and comfort cooling.
5. Ensure regulatory compliance, particularly HTM standards.
6. Conduct site surveys, meet with clients and consultants, and present technical designs.
7. Support project delivery through strong documentation and team coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Mechanical Design (Building Services).
• HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering.
• Proficient in building services design software.
• Knowledge of CAD/BIM, Revit, and estimating tools (e.g., MS Project, Asta Powerproject).
• Strong grasp of BMS and control systems.
• Excellent communication, time management, and presentation skills.
• Able to commute daily to Croydon, Surrey (within 45–60 minutes).

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £55,000–57,000, based on experience.
• Discretionary performance bonuses.
• 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• In-service life insurance.
• Access to a private health scheme.
• Profit-sharing through employee ownership after 12 months.

Reach out today to explore this opportunity to lead and innovate in mechanical design.