Lead Mechanical Design Manager

Company: Skanska
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Location: Peterborough
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you lead the mechanical design effort for major infrastructure projects, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and high-quality outputs. You will drive innovation, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and mentor junior engineers within the mechanical team. Your focus includes design review for safety and compliance, and advancing modular, sustainable design solutions across the @one Alliance. This is a hands-on leadership position that shapes project outcomes and customer value.

Pay / Benefits

  • 24/7 digital GP service
  • Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
  • Professional development
  • Enhanced family benefits
  • Inclusion and diversity
  • Flexible working

Responsibilities

  • Deliver projects on time, on budget, and to quality standards
  • Champion innovation and digital tools to improve outcomes
  • Lead and develop junior engineers within the mechanical team
  • Review design outputs for quality, safety, and compliance; support commissioning and CDM strategies
  • Build networks across the @one Alliance and promote sustainable, modular design solutions

Key requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; proven mechanical engineering experience
  • Strong leadership with track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers
  • Deep knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
  • Proficiency in CAD software and other core engineering tools
  • Excellent communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Communication
  • CAD software proficiency
  • Knowledge of industry standards and best practices
  • Experience with design reviews and compliance processes

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Posted: October 2nd, 2026