Mechanical Design Manager

Overview

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Manager in Lancaster to lead the mechanical design function for a well-established M&E building services contractor.

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can balance technical quality with pace and practicality. You’ll oversee mechanical design delivery across multiple projects, guide engineers through the full design lifecycle, and work closely with pre-construction and delivery teams to make sure solutions are buildable, compliant, and commercially sensible.

About the Company

Our client is a long-standing North-West M&E contractor delivering mechanical and electrical building services solutions from early design through to installation and handover.

They have a strong in-house design capability and a collaborative approach between design, commercial and operations. Client name will remain confidential during early stages of the process.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Leading mechanical design delivery across multiple building services projects

* Managing workflow, priorities, and resource across the mechanical design team

* Producing and reviewing mechanical designs including HVAC, ventilation and public health

* Overseeing calculations, specifications, schedules and equipment selection

* Coordinating with electrical design, BIM and wider project teams to resolve clashes and queries early

* Supporting tender and pre-construction activity with design input and technical clarity

* Attending design meetings, contributing to design reviews, and managing consultant and client interactions where required

* Setting standards for drawing quality, document control, and design QA across the team

* Mentoring engineers and supporting their technical development

Skills & Experience Required

* Strong background in mechanical building services design, with experience leading or managing a team

* Confident delivering designs through RIBA stages and supporting projects from concept to construction

* Good working knowledge of current UK building regulations and industry standards

* Comfortable coordinating within a BIM environment (Revit experience beneficial)

* Clear communicator with the ability to challenge, influence, and keep designs moving

* Organised approach to deadlines, documentation, and technical approvals

* Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in mechanical engineering or building services

Benefits

* Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience

* Benefits package

* Senior position with influence over design standards and project outcomes

* Stable pipeline and long-term opportunity within a well-run contractor