Mechanical Design Manager

Evolve Talent Search Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A building services contractor in Croydon seeks a Mechanical Design Manager to oversee the mechanical design process for commercial projects. The role involves managing designs from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience, relevant qualifications in engineering, and knowledge of mechanical design software. This position offers a performance-related bonus, generous holiday allowance, and private healthcare access, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Discretionary performance-related bonus

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Life insurance and private healthcare access

Employee ownership profit share after 12 months

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience within building services engineering.
• Trade qualifications related to a Mechanical Design Engineer background.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical design from concept through to construction issue.
• Reviewing specifications, architectural drawings, and room data sheets.
• Designing HVAC, heating, ventilation, and public health systems.

Skills

Mechanical design software

Building services engineering

CAD

BIM

Revit

Estimating software

Planning tools (MS Project, Asta Powerproject)

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design Manager – Building Services

Croydon, Surrey | Office Based (5 days per week)

Due to continued growth and recent project awards, a well-established building services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to join its Mechanical Contracts team based in Croydon. This is a senior role suited to a Mechanical Design Manager who can take full ownership of mechanical design delivery while working closely with contract management, estimating, CAD / BIM and site teams.

The Mechanical Design Manager will be responsible for managing the mechanical design process from initial client brief through to fully coordinated designs ready for construction. Projects range from £100k to £5m and cover a broad mix of commercial and specialist building services schemes across London and the Southeast.

The Role

As Mechanical Design Manager, you will lead the design of mechanical building services systems, ensuring solutions are compliant, buildable, and aligned with programme and commercial requirements. You will regularly attend site, undertake surveys, engage with clients and consultants, and present designs internally to delivery teams.

Key responsibilities

• Managing mechanical design from concept through to construction issue
• Reviewing specifications, architectural drawings and room data sheets
• Designing HVAC, heating, ventilation, comfort cooling, air conditioning, domestic services and public health systems
• Delivering Design & Build solutions
• Coordinating with estimating, CAD, BIM and contract management teams
• Ensuring compliance with current regulations, including HTMs
• Maintaining a strong understanding of BMS and control systems
• Producing high-quality technical documentation and design presentations

Key requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience within building services engineering
• HNC, HND or Degree qualified in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Trade qualifications aligned to a Mechanical Design Engineer background
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design software
• Experience with CAD, BIM and Revit (advantageous)
• Some exposure to estimating software and planning tools such as MS Project or Asta Powerproject
• Full UK driving licence

Package & Progression

• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays
• Life insurance and private healthcare access
• Employee ownership profit share after 12 months

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Manager looking for a hands‑on, technically influential role within a growing building services contractor, offering stability, progression and long‑term career development