Senior Mechanical Design Lead – Naval Infrastructure

Kingdom People; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager (Mechanical) in Portsmouth. This role involves leading complex design projects within a unique maritime environment and requires a strong mechanical background with over 10 years in project delivery. The successful candidate will manage the design process and collaborate with various teams to ensure high-quality outcomes for projects supporting the Royal Navy. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance and group income protection

Flexible parental benefits

Professional development support

Employee wellbeing and rewards programme

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in mechanical design or engineering project delivery.
• Proven experience managing design across all RIBA stages.
• Ideally Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from inception through RIBA stages to delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and environmental objectives.

Skills

Mechanical design management

Project delivery

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager (Mechanical) in Portsmouth. This role involves leading complex design projects within a unique maritime environment and requires a strong mechanical background with over 10 years in project delivery. The successful candidate will manage the design process and collaborate with various teams to ensure high-quality outcomes for projects supporting the Royal Navy. Competitive salary and benefits offered.