Design Engineering Manager

Role: Design Manager (Mechanical biased) Location: Birmingham Onsite / Hybrid Salary expectation: Upwards of £85,000 (depending on experience) Overview : We are currently seeking an exceptional Engineering Manager to join a high-performing and rapidly growing company. This is a key leadership opportunity for someone who can bring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a strong people-first approach to help elevate the business to its next stage of growt h. With significant expansion underway, the successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape engineering practices, implement their own leadership philosophy, and mentor teams across the organisation.

You will work closely with company directors, influencing technical direction and contributing directly to high-impact, exciting projects that drive real business val ue. Responsibilit ies: Technically lead and coordinate multi-disciplined wastewater or water treatment / infrastructure projects and programmes of work throughout the design life cycleLead and manage the delivery of mechanical engineering activities across water and wastewater treatment projects from concept through to commissio ning.Provide technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client specificat ions.Oversee the design, review, and approval of mechanical systems and equipment, including pumps, pipework, valves, treatment processes, and associated infrastruc ture.Develop and implement engineering strategies, standards, and best practices to improve quality, efficiency, and project perform ance.Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional develop ment.Work closely with Project Managers, Operations teams, contractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within bu dget.Manage engineering resources, workloads, and priorities across multiple projects to meet business objectives and client commitm ents.Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises to identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimisa tion.Ensure all mechanical engineering activities comply with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, environmental standards, and company proced ures.Support business development activities by contributing technical expertise to proposals, tenders, and client presentat ions.Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, supply chain partners, regulatory bodies, and internal departm ents.Drive continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating lessons learned and emerging technologies to enhance engineering capability and project outc omes. Key Requir ements Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equi valent)Significant experience in mechanical design within the Utilities and/or Water sectorProven experience leading projects and/or engineering teams (or a strong desire to step into a leadershi p role)Strong knowledge of mechanical systems design including pumps, pipework, valves, and treatment pr ocessesExperience working within multidisciplinary engineering envir onmentsFamiliarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and regu lationsChartered Engineer status (or working towards) is de sirableExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and influence others If this looks interesting - Apply direct.