Mechanical Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Mechanical Design Lead, where you will manage high-value mechanical design projects. The role offers significant growth potential and a collaborative environment across diverse engineering teams. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, performance bonuses, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £55k – £65k, based on experience.

Discretionary performance bonuses.

Minimum of 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).

Auto-enrolment pension scheme.

In-service life insurance.

Access to a private health scheme.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Mechanical Design.
• Proficient in building services design software.
• Strong grasp of BMS and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical design projects from initial brief to final documentation.
• Conduct site surveys and present technical designs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support project delivery.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Communication

Time Management

Presentation

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.

The Client

A forward-thinking, employee-owned engineering firm specialising in building services. From design to implementation, their integrated teams ensure exceptional quality across mechanical and electrical projects.

Roles

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £55k – £65k, based on experience.
• Discretionary performance bonuses.
• Minimum of 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• In-service life insurance.
• Access to a private health scheme