Average Design Manager salary in Peterborough

About this RoleAs a Design Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering vital potable water infrastructure projects across the UK. You will guide design strategy, champion sustainable solutions, and help steer our team through an exciting and transformative new capital investment programme.Lead and empower a team of 15 to 20 engineers across diverse potable water and non-infrastructure projects.Oversee full-lifecycle engineering project plans spanning scope, cost, risk, resources, and delivery schedules.Manage subcontractor and supplier design integration while keeping health, safety, and CDM compliance at the forefront.Drive sustainable practices across all designs, reducing carbon impact and embedding new digital tools.About YouYou are a collaborative engineering leader who thrives on bringing out the best in multidisciplinary technical teams. Whether you are fully Chartered or building towards chartership, your practical background in water industry projects makes you a great fit for this role.Proven experience within the water industry, with a strong focus on potable water treatment or non-infrastructure schemes.An engineering degree, alongside Chartered status or an active commitment to working towards it.A supportive leadership style that encourages experimentation, innovation, and personal team development.Thorough understanding of CDM regulations and a practical approach to design risk management.About UsBuilt on strong family values, our organisation brings people together to deliver essential infrastructure that supports communities nationwide. As an accredited Gold Investor in People and recognised top UK employer, we take genuine pride in creating an inclusive, supportive workplace.Long-term career stability supported by a substantial pipeline of secured framework contracts.A workplace culture that actively celebrates diverse backgrounds, fresh perspectives, and team well-being.A direct delivery model focused on robustly training, retaining, and championing our people.High-profile collaborative environment working alongside industry-leading infrastructure partners.About Your FutureWe believe in supporting your career journey for the long haul through clear progression routes and structured development. You will receive a total compensation package designed to support your health, financial security, and personal life.Competitive salary paired with tailored leadership coaching, mentoring, and professional chartership support.Comprehensive medical benefits, life assurance, and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice, plus company car, green car scheme, or allowance options.Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, loyalty days, and dedicated paid volunteering time.Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Senior Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: Solihull, Birmingham, Leeds, Huntington, Nottingham or LeicesterSalary: £48,000 - £55,000Job Type: Full TimeHours: 36.25 hours per weekThe Company An established, privately owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team. The business provides mechanical, electrical and low-carbon engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, zero carbon and public sector projects. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and research-led design, the consultancy works collaboratively with clients to deliver technically challenging solutions that support both project requirements and wider net-zero objectives. With over 240 employees across 12 locations in the UK, Poland and India, the business offers a strong platform for technical development and long-term career progression.The Role As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take a key role within the team, working with a high degree of autonomy across a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects. You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for mechanical engineering delivery, lead selected projects and provide guidance to more junior members of the team. The role will include:Acting as Project Leader on selected projectsWorking as part of larger multidisciplinary project teamsManaging the mechanical engineering aspects of projects from inception through to completionAttending client and project meetings and delivering presentations where requiredDeveloping strong relationships with existing clients and supporting opportunities for repeat businessProviding technical leadership and helping to maintain high standards of mechanical engineering deliveryProducing mechanical engineering drawings, specifications and design informationProducing design calculations and supporting junior engineers with their calculationsWorking collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplinesContributing to technically challenging projects across a range of sectorsSupporting the development of more junior members of the teamEnsuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescalesRequirements The successful Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have:A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services EngineeringHNC/HND candidates with suitable mechanical building services design experience will also be consideredIdeally Chartered or working towards Chartered statusA minimum of 3-4 years' post-qualification experience in building services designStrong experience within mechanical building services designExperience using Microsoft Office and relevant mechanical design softwareExperience with Revit is desirableKnowledge of British and European Standards and relevant Building RegulationsKnowledge of HTMs would be beneficialProfessional membership of CIBSE or a relevant professional body is desirableGood understanding of sustainable building design and renewable technologiesWorking knowledge of BREEAMExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong organisational and time management skillsA proactive approach with a willingness to develop existing and new technical skillsAbility to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate confidently with clientsWhat's on OfferCompetitive salaryAgile working environmentExcellent career and progression opportunitiesGenerous annual leave entitlement with the option to buy and sell leaveEnhanced sickness, maternity and paternity payInteresting and technically challenging projectsRecruitment referral bonus schemeCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle schemeEye care vouchersEmployee Assistance ProgrammeTeam building activitiesOpportunities to participate in charitable, client and community initiativesSupportive and inclusive working environmentWhy Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a forward-thinking consultancy where you'll have genuine autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of projects. You'll work across a diverse project portfolio, develop client relationships, contribute to technically challenging designs and support the development of junior engineers. The role also provides a clear platform for continued professional development and progression towards senior leadership. If you're interested, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment - Keywords Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Building Services Engineer, Mechanical Design, Building Services, MEP, HVAC, Revit, BREEAM, Sustainable Design, Low Carbon, Renewable Technologies, Building Regulations, CIBSE, HTM, Mechanical Engineering, Project Leader, Project Management, Multidisciplinary Engineering, Healthcare, Education, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Public Sector, Solihull, Birmingham, Leeds, Huntington, Nottingham, Leicester.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Peterborough - 40/50k ALH Recruitment are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer position with immediate effect for our client who continue to grow and are based in the Peterborough area. This is an exciting new role to join the Engineering Design Team as a Design Engineer to support the demands of our clients growing business in liquid and powder process solution equipment. As an engineering solutions supplier to the food, beverage, brewery, bakery, dairy and utility industries throughout the UK, they are providing an opportunity to bring forward your own ideas.Reporting to the Processing Engineering Manager, you will work on small to major projects within a team of design engineers responsible for delivering cradle-to-grave design deliverables to the liquid & powder process & food industry in the UK. You will be responsible for ensuring your designs conform to all relevant UK standards and align to the high standards of the department.Role - responsibilities: Maintain and amend existing designs.Incorporate the principles of hygienic design within all aspects of your work.Produce accurate technical drawings and designs for the engineering department, customers, and suppliers.Produce and manage BOMs, ensuring all changes are recorded.Perform mechanical design and development using SOLIDWORKS and autoCAD with a "Hands on" approach.Work within the integrated project team to provide design solutions against requirements, and within budget and timescales.Carry out site surveys around the UK where relevant.When and where needed attend customer-facing meetings and manage customer relationships.Support visits and meetings at UK sites and suppliers when required.Liaise with the process team to align P&ID’s with 2D and 3D drawings.Develop and present project design proposals to the sales team and respective client(s).Develop a good working knowledge of the process industry.Develop a technical understanding of the relevant standards and regulations which are required to deliver compliant designs.Undertake specialist training required to efficiently utilise the tools for the role.Skills / ExperienceAble to understand and express technical concepts in both written and verbal language.Excellent communication and organisational skills.Able to innovate new solutions as well as apply existing solutions to problems.Understanding of mechanics, such as cantilever loads, point loads, etc.Awareness of engineering mathematics.Good CAD proficiency– SOLIDWORKS/autoCAD (Minimum of 3 years)Relevant industry experience.Experience of ‘Design for Manufacture’.Be a creative problem solver with the ability to multitask in a rapidly changing environment.Have an analytical and logical mindset with a high attention to detail.Team player.Awareness of relevant standards and regulations.If you feel you have the skills and experience to step into this exciting Design Engineer position, please apply below: