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

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy specialized in sports surfaces in West Yorkshire is seeking a Design Lead to spearhead the design and delivery of sports surface and field-of-play infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in delivering complex projects, demonstrating proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and Revit. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with the opportunity to work on high-profile national and international projects.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering sports facilities, stadiums or complex landscape/infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Interest in sport, sustainability and design innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of sports surface projects from concept to construction.
• Manage multidisciplinary design teams across all project stages.
• Act as primary design interface with clients and contractors.

Skills

BIM and federated design workflow

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

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

Job description

Design Lead – Sports Surfaces – West Yorkshire

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].