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. 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. 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. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This Includes • Tax-free salary. • Life insurance coverage. • Medical insurance. • Annual leave balance. • Company gratuity scheme. • Discretionary bonus program. • Annual flight contribution. • Transportation & housing allowances. • Employee Wellbeing Program: 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 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. Find out more. #MP Show more Show less

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.

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.