Design Manager in Plymouth, Devon

• 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**