Engineering and Design Manager

Reed Recruitment Türkiye; Fatih; On-site; TRY 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

REED Türkiye in Istanbul (Fatih) seeks an Engineering & Design Manager to lead end-to-end warehouse and distribution center projects in the healthcare logistics sector. You will steer architectural, mechanical, electrical design and ensure GDP/compliance across project lifecycles.

Candidate should bring 8–10 years of engineering and project management experience, strong financial analysis skills (ROI/NPV) and proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering or similar.
• 8-10 years in engineering, facility development and project management.
• Experience in end-to-end warehouse/DC development and regulatory compliance.
• Healthcare distribution or temperature-controlled logistics experience preferred.
• Strong ROI/NPV and investment analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design for warehouses and distribution centers.
• Coordinate architectural, mechanical, electrical, and engineering disciplines.
• Define standards, design criteria, and GDP/compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Assess locations and financial viability of facilities and land.
• Lead lease negotiations, contracts, relocations, and launches.
• Manage CAPEX, budgets, planning and contractor delivery.
• Drive material handling and automation projects with new tech.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses to support decisions.
• Oversee maintenance and readiness programs for existing facilities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Founded in 1960 in the UK, REED has grown continuously and become a leading brand both in the UK and the international arena. Today REED has 350 offices with more than 3.000 employees and is providing services across 20 specialist sectors.

We work closely with experienced and qualified professionals across a wide range of industry sectors, delivering bespoke recruitment solutions on a variety of roles for mid and senior level.

As Reed Turkey, we are looking for an "Engineering & Design Manager" for our client operating in the Healthcare sector.

This role goes far beyond traditional engineering responsibilities and requires successfully combining engineering, project management, financial evaluation, real estate development, commercial negotiation, and operational transformation within a fast-paced healthcare logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline,
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in engineering, facility development, project management, and infrastructure investments,
• Demonstrated experience in managing end-to-end warehouse/DC development projects, from site selection and lease negotiations through to facility launch and operational readiness.
• Experience within healthcare distribution, pharmaceutical logistics, healthcare supply chain, or temperature-controlled logistics sectors is highly preferred,
• Strong experience in feasibility studies, business case preparation, ROI, NPV, and investment analysis,
• Experience managing CAPEX projects, budgets, timelines, and external contractors,
• Knowledge of warehouse automation, conveyor systems, sorter systems, and material handling technologies,
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design tools and advanced MS Office skills,
• Strong analytical thinking, project management, and stakeholder management capabilities,
• Knowledge of GDP (Good Distribution Practices) is a strong plus,
• Advanced English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design activities for new warehouses, distribution centers, and operational facilities,
• Coordinate architectural, mechanical, electrical, and engineering disciplines throughout project lifecycles,
• Define technical standards, design criteria, and sustainability initiatives while ensuring regulatory and GDP compliance,
• Conduct location assessments and evaluate warehouse, facility, and land opportunities from both technical and financial perspectives,
• Lead lease negotiations, contract management, relocation projects, and new facility launches,
• Manage CAPEX and infrastructure investment projects, including budgeting, planning, contractor management, and project delivery,
• Drive warehouse automation, conveyor, sorter, and material handling projects while evaluating innovative technologies,
• Develop business cases, feasibility studies, ROI, NPV, and payback analyses to support investment decisions,
• Oversee maintenance, refurbishment, and operational readiness programs across existing warehouses and facilities,