Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer ready to lead complex design projects in one of the UK's most unique maritime environments?
We're looking for a Senior Design Manager (Mechanical) to join a leading joint venture delivering world-class asset management and infrastructure services within Portsmouth Naval Base. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with a strong mechanical background and a passion for large-scale, technically challenging projects that directly support the Royal Navy.
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As Senior Design Manager (Mechanical), you'll report to the Principal Mechanical Design Manager and take ownership of developing the client's strategic requirements into detailed, practical design solutions. You'll manage the entire design process from inception through RIBA stages to delivery ensuring all projects meet performance, safety, and environmental objectives.
Working collaboratively with multi-discipline engineering teams, project managers, and stakeholders, you'll ensure designs are not only compliant with legislation but are efficient, sustainable, and achievable in practice. This is a hands-on role where your expertise will help drive the quality and success of major mechanical engineering projects within the base.
What do you need?
A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
10+ years' experience in mechanical design or engineering project delivery
Ideally Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership
Proven experience managing design across all RIBA stages
Exposure to large-scale mechanical systems — experience in saltwater systems, dock infrastructure, large pumps or penstock refurbishment is particularly valuable
Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
The details:
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday
Benefits include:
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Enhanced pension scheme
Life assurance and group income protection
Flexible parental benefits
Professional development support
Employee wellbeing and rewards programme
Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.