Design Manager (Mechanical)

Overview The Design Manager - Mechanical is responsible for leading the mechanical engineering design function across projects, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with industry standards, and delivery of innovative engineering solutions.

About Slihrms

• AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, 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 our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
• We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Responsibilities

• The role oversees multidisciplinary coordination, design quality, resource planning, and stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
• The Design Manager provides technical leadership to engineering teams while ensuring project objectives related to safety, quality, schedule, and cost are achieved.
• Your role 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.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and process disciplines.
• Manage design schedules, resource allocation, and engineering budgets to meet project milestones.
• Conduct technical reviews, design audits, and value engineering studies to optimize project outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and performance management for mechanical engineers and designers.
• Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities on technical matters.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the design and execution phases.
• Support procurement activities by reviewing vendor documents, technical bids, and equipment specifications.
• Ensure implementation of quality assurance and quality control procedures within the design process.
• Participate in project planning, engineering strategy development, and management reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of engineering best practices.

Requirements

• About you 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).
• Strong knowledge of international engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex engineering projects.
• 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.
• Ability to mentor engineering teams and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About

Find out more. #MP Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek 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.