MECHANICAL DIRECTOR

Mechanical Design Director - Water

Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow or Belfast | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office)
£85,000-£100,000 + Excellent Benefits
Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Design Director to join a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering some of the UK's largest water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

This Mechanical Design Director role is ideal for an experienced technical leader who enjoys delivering complex engineering solutions while leading high-performing teams across major AMP programmes. You'll play a key role in shaping project delivery, mentoring engineers, developing client relationships and driving technical excellence across nationally significant water projects.

The successful Mechanical Design Director will lead multidisciplinary design teams, working closely with clients including major UK water authorities to deliver innovative mechanical engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle.

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Director, you'll be responsible for:

Leading the mechanical design delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Managing multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple programmes
Providing technical leadership throughout the design lifecycle
Overseeing the production and review of mechanical calculations, specifications, reports and design deliverables
Managing project programmes, budgets and engineering resources
Developing strong relationships with water sector clients and project stakeholders
Supporting bid preparation, tender submissions and framework opportunities
Mentoring and developing Mechanical Engineers across the business
Driving continuous improvement, innovation and engineering best practice
Ensuring compliance with relevant UK design standards, CDM regulations and industry legislationThis Mechanical Design Director position offers the opportunity to influence the delivery of nationally significant water infrastructure projects while helping shape the future of mechanical engineering within a growing technical team.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Director with extensive experience delivering water sector projects.

Ideally, you'll have:

Previous experience as a Mechanical Design Director, Associate Director, Technical Director, Principal Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineering Manager
Strong leadership experience within a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy
Extensive water and wastewater project experience
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
Proven experience leading large-scale mechanical design teams
Strong knowledge of pumping systems, treatment processes and mechanical equipment used within water infrastructure
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting bids, client development and framework deliveryThe following would be highly advantageous:

Experience working across AMP programmes
Knowledge of UK water industry standards and legislation
Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams
Strong commercial awareness and client management experienceWhy Apply?

Salary of £85,000-£100,000
Hybrid working from Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow or Belfast
Opportunity to lead nationally significant water infrastructure projects
Clear route into senior leadership within a globally recognised consultancy
Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment
Outstanding professional development and career progression
Excellent benefits packageImmediate interviews available.

If you're a Mechanical Design Director, Associate Director or Principal Mechanical Engineer with extensive water industry experience looking to lead complex engineering projects and high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you