Design Manager (Architectural background)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus

Private healthcare

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Design Lead for sports infrastructure and field-of-play projects based in West Yorkshire. You will lead the design of high-profile projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and act as the main technical point of contact for clients, architects and contractors.

The role offers hybrid working, a salary between £50,000 and £60,000, a performance bonus and private healthcare, with projects UK-wide and internationally.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering, MEP, building services or architecture.
• Experience as Design Lead/Design Manager or Senior Designer.
• Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of sports infrastructure and field-of-play projects through relevant stages.
• Review, approve and manage drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Act as the main design interface between clients, architects, engineers and contractors.
• Mentor junior design staff and manage design programmes and deliverables.

Skills

Design leadership

Project coordination

Client liaison

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering degree

MEP / Building Services degree

Architecture degree

Job description

Design Lead (Sports Infrastructure & Field of Play)
£50,000 - £60,000 + Hybrid Working + Bonus + Private Healthcare
Bingley, West Yorkshire

Are you an Design Lead from a civil engineering, MEP, building services or infrastructure design background? Are you looking to take ownership of technically challenging projects within an international sports infrastructure environment?

On offer is the opportunity to join a growing design team delivering sports infrastructure and field-of-play projects across the UK and internationally. Previous sports-surface experience is not essential, with the company looking for someone with strong engineering design experience who can lead projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

In this role you'll lead the design of high-profile sports surfaces and field-of-play infrastructure projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure all designs are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. You will act as the main technical point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, and contractors, while mentoring design staff and driving innovation.

Are you a Design Manager from an architectural background or similar looking for a role in sports surfaces, sports engineering, or field-of-play infrastructure?

The Role:

• Lead and coordinate the design of sports infrastructure and field-of-play projects through RIBA Stages 0-7, ensuring designs meet technical standards and client requirements.
• Review, approve and manage drawings, specifications and technical documentation, maintaining accuracy, quality and appropriate levels of detail.
• Act as the key design interface between clients, architects, engineers, contractors and internal disciplines, including turf, irrigation, drainage and lighting.
• Manage design programmes and deliverables, support project managers, provide technical input during tender and construction stages, and mentor junior design staff.

The Person:

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, MEP, Building Services, Architecture or a related technical discipline, with professional accreditation desirable.
• Experienced Design Lead, Design Manager or Senior Designer from a civil engineering, MEP, building services, infrastructure or similar technical design background.

Reference: BBBH26910B

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.