Associate Director Mechanical R-141163

ibse; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Manchester is seeking an Associate Director of Mechanical Engineering to play a vital role in delivering mechanical engineering solutions for critical UK infrastructure. The position involves leading teams on iconic projects, defining project scopes, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should be Chartered or Fellow engineers with extensive knowledge of mechanical systems and experience in water or aligned sectors. This role offers excellent growth opportunities within a global leader.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered or Fellow status in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical equipment like pumps and chemical dosing plants.
• Understanding of UK design standards and working practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to deliver technical design solutions meeting standards.
• Define project briefs and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage budgets and schedules for timely project delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to create innovative design solutions.
• Establish quality assurance standards across design activities.
• Develop mechanical engineering capability in the practice.

Skills

Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer

Experience in ongoing design delivery

Knowledge of mechanical equipment

Water or aligned sector experience

Job description

Your new company

A well‑known engineering company with an outstanding reputation for service and top ranked amongst employees.

Your new role

Associate Director of Mechanical Engineering, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of mechanical engineering in Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure.

With opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects. They specialise in all aspects of mechanical engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors.

Such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education.

• Lead and inspire teams to deliver technical design solutions that meet relevant standards, codes, and the highest quality benchmarks.
• Define project briefs and scopes of work, and contribute to compelling bid proposals.
• Manage budgets and schedules effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within agreed milestones.
• Collaborate with UK and international teams to create integrated, innovative design solutions.
• Establish and uphold quality assurance standards across all design activities.
• Develop and grow mechanical engineering capability within the practice, fostering technical excellence and team development.

What you'll need to succeed

• Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience in ongoing design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plant, as well as a deep understanding of current UK design Standards and working practices.
• Water or aligned sector experience

What you'll get in return

Ability to grow your division and your professional aspirations in a global leader who stands out amongst the crowd!

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