Mechanical Lead

Mace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Construct Limited is seeking a senior mechanical design professional to lead the delivery and review of mechanical packages for the Curzon Street HS2 project in Birmingham. You will manage design programmes, budgets and ensure HS2 compliance to achieve a safe, buildable and cost-effective solution.

The role requires leadership of large teams, collaboration with discipline leads, and oversight of BIM modelling, change control, risk and cost reporting within a high-profile transport project.

Qualifications

• Membership of professional bodies such as RIBA/MICE/CIBSE/CIOB/RICS/CIAT.
• Experience in mechanical package design.
• Knowledge of Building Safety legislation and health & safety regulations.
• Leadership of large, diverse teams.
• Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design delivery of mechanical packages per the Design Management Plan.
• Develop an integrated design programme through Detailed and Manufacturing Design phases.
• Review mechanical design deliverables for quality, compliance and constructability.
• Contribute to the MEP BIM Model and ensure constructability/commissionability.
• Ensure designs comply with rail and HS2 requirements.
• Support safe, buildable, operable, maintainable asset development with the Construction Team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Rail sector knowledge

Education

Membership of professional bodies (RIBA/MICE/CIBSE/CIOB/RICS/CIAT)

Tools

Revit

Job description

About The Company

At Mace Construct, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are innovators, trusted partners, construction experts. Founded on a belief that the built environment sector could be more efficient, innovative and responsible. We’ve built a reputation and track record for delivering projects better than ever before: safer, faster and greener. Transforming industries, supporting communities and leaving legacies.

About The Project

Curzon Street station is a new £800m HS2 project in Birmingham city centre. The station development, whilst forming part of the new HS2 network between London and the North, will provide a catalyst for development across the East side of Birmingham. As a leading station, Curzon Street strives to provide a centre of excellence for the development of best practice reporting and management models.

About The Role

Manage the review and delivery of all aspects of the design of the mechanical packages for Curzon Street HS2 Station. The role includes management of programme, budget and the compliance of the design to HS2 standards, to achieve a high quality, safe, compliant, and timely design at the lowest reasonable cost.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the design delivery of mechanical packages as set out in the Mace Dragados HS2 Engage as set out in the Design Management Plan. Including supporting the development of an integrated design programme through Detailed and Manufacturing Design phases, so scope is packaged to support procurement & construction needs, and deliverables are issued as necessary for the stakeholders
• Review the mechanical design consultants and CDP contractors mechanical design deliverables and provide comment regarding good design process, adherence to the Design Responsibility Matrix, integration with other disciplines and technical appropriateness of the solutions shown
• Assist in the development of the MEP BIM Model, providing comment on the appropriateness of the solutions shown with regard to constructability and commissionability. Liaise with Consultants/Designers and support consistent and compliant solutions for fire and acoustic stopping and treatment.
• Review designs regarding compliance against appropriate rail requirements
• Support the development of the design to achieve a safe, buildable, operational and maintainable asset. Engage the Construction Team/Early Works Contractor.
• Lead by example demonstrating a culture of collaborative working.
• Actively engage with the quality team to provide all necessary documentation for technical sign-off of the mechanical design as is required through the contract.
• Support Sustainability Manager and engage with the BREEAM process
• Provide support to the project controls process including – change control, RFI’s, risk management, contract notices/EWN’s and progress and cost reporting
• Lead process with an uncompromising commitment to safety, and collaborate with Principal Designer HS2 Ltd

What You’ll Bring

• Membership of RIBA,MICE,CIBSE,CIOB, RICS,CIAT or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Mechanical package design experience
• Knowledge of Building Safety legislation, Building standards, construction contracts, professional appointments and Health & Safety legislation.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the rail sector.
• Experience working with design consultants
• Deep construction and consultancy expertise.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on

You can find more information about our culture, values, and how we reward our people here.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

Primary Location

GB-GB-Birmingham

Organization

Mace Construct Limited

Schedule

Regular

Job Type

Full-time

Job Posting

09-Oct-2026, 7:52:07 AM