Design Lead - Sports Surfaces

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy specializing in sports design is seeking a Design Lead to manage and deliver innovative sports surface projects. The role involves leading multidisciplinary design teams, coordinating technical outputs, and ensuring compliance with sporting standards. Candidates should have a degree in Architecture or a related field, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and Revit. This position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment, with opportunities for UK and international projects.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering sports facilities or complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong client-focused abilities and interest in design innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of sports surface projects from concept through construction.
• Manage multidisciplinary design teams across all project stages.
• Coordinate technical outputs across multiple disciplines.

Skills

BIM and federated design workflow

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Interest in sustainability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Sports Engineering

Professional accreditation (Chartered Engineer, Architect or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

Design Lead

Design Lead – Sports Surfaces - West Yorkshire -£60,000 +Benefits

The Job

• Leading the design and delivery of sports surface and field-of-play infrastructure projects from concept through construction
• Managing multidisciplinary design teams across all project stages (RIBA 0–7)
• Coordinating technical outputs across multiple disciplines including drainage, irrigation, turf systems and lighting
• Developing, reviewing and approving design documentation, drawings and specifications
• Supporting project managers with scope definition, programmes and resource planning
• Providing technical input during tendering and construction phases
• Acting as the primary design interface with clients, consultants and contractors
• Championing sustainable, innovative and performance-led design solutions
• Ensuring compliance with international sporting federation standards
• Managing design risk, QA / QC processes and continuous improvement initiatives

The Company

A world leading consultancy specialising in sports surface, environmental development and technical design solutions is seeking a Design Lead to join its growing Development team. With a long established global reputation, the business delivers high profile national and international projects across sports, recreation and urban environments, working with elite sporting bodies, developers and public sector clients.

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Sports Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional accreditation (Chartered Engineer, Architect or equivalent) desirable
• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering sports facilities, stadiums or complex landscape / infrastructure projects
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong BIM and federated design workflow experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D and related design software
• Strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills
• Client-focused with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Interest in sport, sustainability and design innovation

The Package

• Salary : £45,000–£60,000 DOE
• Permanent, full-time role
• Company pension and life insurance
• Sick pay and health & wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free / on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to work on UK and international projects

Please email your CV to Noel Kendall, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].