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 to take ownership of sports infrastructure and field-of-play projects from its base in West Yorkshire. You will lead the design of high-profile sports surfaces and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring designs meet technical standards and client requirements.

The role offers hybrid working, a salary of £50,000-£60,000 plus bonus and private healthcare, and the chance to interface with clients, architects, engineers and contractors across

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, MEP, Building Services, Architecture or a related technical discipline.
• Professional accreditation desirable.
• Experienced Design Lead or Design Manager from civil/MEP/infrastructure background.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 and detail.
• Act as the key design interface between clients, architects, engineers, contractors and internal disciplines, including turf, irrigation, drainage and lighting; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Design leadership

Team coordination

Client interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / MEP / Building Services / Architecture

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.