Senior Mechanical Technical Authority (Design Lead)

Avove Utilities; England; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or allowance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced annual leave

Company sick pay

Family-friendly policies

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Avove invites applications for a Mechanical Technical Manager to join our Design team. You will act as the Mechanical Discipline Technical Authority, ensuring quality and integrity of mechanical designs across complex projects while upholding regulatory standards.

This role offers a clear leadership path within the UK water utilities sector, with independent technical governance, design reviews, risk assessments, and mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Chartered Engineer status or ability to achieve accreditation is required.
• Significant experience in mechanical design within the water and utilities sector.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumping, pipework, and treatment processes.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure projects.
• In-depth understanding of UK standards, CDM 2015, and relevant design codes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for mechanical design across projects and frameworks.
• Act as Technical Authority for complex or high-risk engineering decisions.
• Review and approve designs, calculations, specifications, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and internal governance.
• Lead design reviews and deliver independent technical assurance.
• Support project teams to deliver coordinated, buildable, and compliant solutions.
• Contribute to bids, client engagement, and commercial decision-making.
• Mentor and develop engineers, supporting capability and career progression.
• Drive best practice in safety, sustainability, and whole-life performance.
• Promote innovation, digital engineering, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership & governance

Mechanical design experience

UK driving licence

Communication skills

Regulatory standards awareness

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IMechE or equivalent

Job description

Avove invites applications for a Mechanical Technical Manager to join our Design team. You will act as the Mechanical Discipline Technical Authority, ensuring quality and integrity of mechanical designs across complex projects while upholding regulatory standards.

This role offers a clear leadership path within the UK water utilities sector, with independent technical governance, design reviews, risk assessments, and mentoring engineers.