Manager Mechanical Design

Location: Lahore, Pakistan
Department: Corporate Technical & Engineering (CTED)

We are seeking a technically proficient and experienced Manager Mechanical Design to join our Corporate Technical & Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering safe, optimized, and high-quality mechanical, piping, and structural designs for capital projects. This role demands a strong focus on engineering excellence, cost efficiency, and adherence to relevant standards, ensuring projects are executed smoothly and meet all technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical and piping design efforts for capital projects, covering mechanical equipment, structures, foundations, and drainage systems, while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Provide engineering support for both rotary and static equipment, emphasizing design optimization, constructability, and value engineering.
- Collaborate closely with site teams, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering groups to deliver integrated basic and detailed designs.
- Address and resolve project-related engineering issues to support timely and effective project execution.
- Prepare and manage Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for geotechnical investigations, surveys, design consultants, and other engineering services.
- Review consultant deliverables and technical proposals, conduct thorough technical and commercial evaluations, and assist in securing management approvals.
- Oversee mechanical construction supervision and provide engineering support through site visits to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Lead in-house mechanical design activities for small to medium-scale projects, supporting the Head of Design from concept development through detailed design phases.
- Conduct structural integrity assessments, rehabilitation studies, and retrofitting evaluations for existing civil and industrial structures.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, project engineering, and mechanical construction support.
- Strong expertise in mechanical, piping, and structural design, including foundations, steel structures, drainage systems, and site development.
- Working knowledge of applicable international and local mechanical and structural design codes and standards.
- Experience related to industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, or large infrastructure projects is considered an advantage.

Preferred Skills and Attributes
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities combined with strong communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
- Confidence to influence technical decisions, constructively challenge designs, and drive successful engineering outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to high-impact projects within a dynamic engineering environment, supporting both design innovation and operational excellence.