Job Description
Job Title: Senior Design Manager (Mechanical)
Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)
Service Area: Asset Management
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week
What You’ll be doing:
Reporting to the Principal Mechanical Design Manager, you will be responsible for developing the client’s strategic requirements into a detailed statement of requirements addressing performance, dependencies, risks, test and commissioning, applicable standards/regulations, and acceptance criteria. Working collaboratively with the Project Manager, other engineering disciplines, the Client, and end user and maintainer stakeholders, you will manage the design process from inception through to service. You will consider the feasibility and appropriateness of designs in practice, ensuring the design meets the client’s strategic and environmental objectives, as well as all relevant legislation and regulations.
You’ll Have:
We are looking for a senior mechanical engineer with a degree in Engineering and 10+ years of experience in a relevant industry. The ideal candidate should either hold or be working towards chartership. Your background should include exposure to a wide range of medium to large mechanical projects, and familiarity with the entire project lifecycle from inception to in-service. We welcome applications especially from those with experience delivering saltwater system projects such as the replacement or refurbishment of large pumps, penstocks, and dock infrastructure.
About you:
In this role, you will need strong communication and negotiation skills to effectively monitor and influence various aspects of your projects. Your ability to build relationships and collaborate will contribute to the overall success. You will be confident in conveying complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and able to mentor less experienced engineers.
You’ll get:
* A competitive salary
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Access to internal benefits and discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Group income protection
* Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
* Access to our employee assistance network
* Career development opportunities
* Kudos reward scheme
* Occupational health & wellbeing services
* 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard
Application process:
Applications are encouraged before the closing date of Friday 22nd August 2025, with interviews scheduled to start the week of Monday 1st September 2025. For queries, contact the Recruitment Team who will advise accordingly.
About Us:
At KBS Maritime, we are a joint venture between BAE Systems and KBR, providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions, and Services at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. Working here means being at the forefront of innovation, with projects that impact the safety and security of the UK's Defence. We value our people and aim to empower our team members to succeed.
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