Design Engineer Lead in Northampton)

Impact Recruitment Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Design & Estimating Engineer in the UK responsible for developing technical designs and cost estimations for various projects. Candidates should have solid experience in technical design, proficiency with AutoCAD, and a commercial mindset. The role includes responsibilities like producing designs, liaising with suppliers, and supporting the bid process, with a salary of £50k - £60k.

Benefits

Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role

Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health membership

Bonus day off for your birthday

Social events

Qualifications

• Solid experience in technical design and cost estimation.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed technical designs and drawings.
• Creating accurate and commercially viable quotations.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical design

Cost estimation

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Impact are currently recruiting for a developing and rapidly growing business for a Lead Design & Estimating Engineer to take full responsibility of developing and delivering technical design and cost estimation for various projects across the UK. As a Lead Engineer you will have growing involvement in the budgeting and tender process for each client. This role is crucial for delivering on client requirements using design experience to bring accuracy, commercial insight, and technical know-how to every proposal.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm

Salary: £50k - £60k (depending on experience)

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role
• A close-knit, value-led team that trusts people to work independently
• A supportive, flexible working environment
• Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health membership
• Additional perks such as a bonus day off for your birthday, social events, and more

Key responsibilities

• Producing detailed technical designs and drawings using AutoCAD
• Conducting desktop surveys and reviewing client specifications
• Creating accurate and commercially viable quotations
• Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers to specify and cost components
• Supporting (and eventually leading) the bid process
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in workflows and systems

Experience required

• Solid experience in technical design and cost estimation
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and practices
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Project
• A commercial mindset - you understand that effective design also needs to make business sense
• The ability to stay calm and focused under time pressure and changing scopes
• A collaborative, team-first attitude

If you are interested in this role then please apply with an up to date CV. Impact are working on behalf of a client.