Design Manager (Mechanical)

Role Overview

Design Manager (Mechanical) at AtkinsRéalis. This is a regular employee position leading the mechanical engineering design function across projects.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together with industry partners, clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Role Purpose

Lead the mechanical engineering design function across projects, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with industry standards, and delivery of innovative engineering solutions. Oversee multidisciplinary coordination, design quality, resource planning, and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle while providing technical leadership to ensure project objectives related to safety, quality, schedule, and cost are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Execution

• Lead and manage mechanical engineering design activities from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Develop and review mechanical engineering deliverables, specifications, calculations, reports, and drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.

Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and process disciplines.
• Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities on technical matters.

Planning & Resource Management

• Manage design schedules, resource allocation, and engineering budgets to meet project milestones.
• Participate in project planning, engineering strategy development, and management reporting.

Quality & Optimization

• Conduct technical reviews, design audits, and value engineering studies to optimize project outcomes.
• Ensure implementation of quality assurance and quality control procedures within the design process.

Team Leadership

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and performance management for mechanical engineers and designers.
• Ability to mentor engineering teams and foster a collaborative work environment.

Risk & Procurement Management

• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the design and execution phases.
• Support procurement activities by reviewing vendor documents, technical bids, and equipment specifications.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of engineering best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale hospitality or leisure projects (hotels, resorts, entertainment venues).
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex engineering projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent certification is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of international engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in engineering design software and mechanical engineering tools.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, piping, utility systems, rotating equipment, and mechanical packages, as applicable to project requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Commitment to Diversity

AtkinsRéalis seeks to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.