Design Manager

Job Type: Full-time Location: Newbury, London and surrounding areas Salary: Up to £80,000 (depending on experience) Reporting to: Director About the Role I am currently working with a well-established mechanical building services contractor specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and associated mechanical systems, who are looking to recruit an experienced Design Manager to join their growing team.

The business delivers projects across a range of commercial sectors, including healthcare, offices, laboratories and life sciences, providing innovative engineering solutions that ensure buildings operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

The company undertakes projects from initial concept and design development through to installation, commissioning and final handover. Its work requires close coordination with clients, consultants, main contractors and specialist subcontractors to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient mechanical services within agreed budgets and timescales.

The Design Manager will take responsibility for leading and managing the mechanical design function, overseeing the development, coordination and delivery of mechanical building services designs across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will ensure that all designs meet client requirements, technical specifications, regulatory standards and commercial objectives, whilst maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency and technical compliance.

Working closely with the Director, project managers, design engineers and external stakeholders, the Mechanical Design Manager will provide technical leadership, manage design resources and ensure projects progress efficiently from initial concept through to installation, commissioning and final handover.

Duties & Responsibilities Lead and manage the mechanical design function and oversee design delivery across multiple projects. Manage, mentor and provide technical guidance to the design engineering team. Oversee mechanical designs, drawings, calculations and technical specifications.

Review and approve designs to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance. Manage design programmes, resources and workloads to meet project deadlines. Coordinate design activities with clients, consultants, contractors and other engineering disciplines.

Lead design reviews and resolve technical issues. Oversee technical submittals, plant selections and equipment specifications. Provide technical support to project managers and site teams throughout project delivery. Ensure designs are commercially viable, energy-efficient and suitable for installation.

Identify opportunities for value engineering and design improvements. Monitor design progress, manage changes and report to the Director. Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulatio...

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