Mechanical Technical Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£64,000 to £78,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B4 6AJ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	14 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

You will be joining a high-profile and established Tier 1 contractor operating in the water sector. This multi-accredited organisation has a strong pipeline of work, delivering infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects directly for multiple major water providers and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the water industry and, due to continued success, they are actively looking to onboard a Mechanical Technical Manager to join their design team.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of either their Derby, Birmingham, Telford or Coventry offices with the option for hybrid working (2 days in the office and 3 days from home).

Your new role

As Mechanical Technical Manager, you will join an expanding design team and act as the Mechanical Discipline Technical Authority across complex projects and frameworks. You will provide independent technical governance, ensuring mechanical designs are consistent, buildable and compliant with regulatory standards, client requirements and internal processes.

You will:

Provide technical leadership for mechanical design across projects and frameworks

Act as the escalation point and Technical Authority for complex or high-risk engineering decisions

Review and approve designs, calculations, specifications and risk assessments

Lead design reviews and provide independent technical assurance

Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and internal governance

Support multidisciplinary project teams in delivering coordinated and compliant solutions

Contribute to bids, client engagement and commercial decision-making

Mentor engineers and support their technical capability and career development

Champion safety, sustainability and whole-life performance

Promote innovation, digital engineering and continuous improvement

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this role, you must have:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, accredited by IMechE or equivalent

Chartered Engineer status with IMechE or another recognised professional body, or relevant experience to achieve accreditation

Mechanical design experience within the water sector

Technical knowledge of pumping stations, pipework and treatment processes

Strong communication skills and the ability to produce clear, authoritative technical documentation

Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive:

Starting salary up to £78,000 per annum

Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance

Minimum 24 days' annual leave (option to buy/sell more) plus bank holidays

Hybrid working (3 days' remote per week)

Life assurance

Pension scheme (matched up to 6%)

Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects

Multiple health and wellbeing benefits

Retail discounts

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Clear pathways for career progression and professional development

Excellent training and development programmes

Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position.

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