Design Manager

• Contract Role
• 12 Months
• 70-87hr Inside IR35
• Devonport Dockyard
• Hybrid working - 2 days a month on site

The Energy Division at ARM are currently recruiting an experienced Mechanical Process Design Engineer to join a leading Nuclear Defence company based at Devonport Dockyard.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design and development of mechanical services and process systems.
• Ensure all designs comply with safety regulations, standards, and client requirements.
• Perform hydraulic and pressure calculations for system designs.
• Lead hazard identification and analysis efforts (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP) related to process systems.
• Manage a team of 5+ direct reports, overseeing their technical output and professional development.
• Oversee the programme and design output of a work package, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Provide technical leadership to support the successful delivery of complex projects.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience designing mechanical services/process systems.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry, with a strong preference for nuclear.
• Deep understanding of hydraulic and pressure calculations.
• Expertise in hazard identification and analysis (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP).
• BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Proven line management experience, managing 5+ direct reports.
• Demonstrated responsibility for the programme and design output of a work package.
• Chartered Engineer status.

Highly Desirable:

• Master's level education in a relevant field.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and understanding of IEC 61511 (Functional Safety).

**Please be advised that due to the nature of the role, candidates may be subject to security checks**

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.