Head Of Technical Design

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering and fabrication firm in Wellingborough seeks a Technical Lead to provide leadership in complex structural projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, extensive experience in steelwork design, and should be chartered or working towards it. This role offers excellent benefits, including a cash profit-sharing bonus and support for professional development as the team expands.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

25 days holiday

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in steelwork design, fabrication, welding, and site installation.
• Solid understanding of connection design, detailing, and temporary works.
• Ability to work in live construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across steelwork and structural engineering packages.
• Lead and mentor engineers within the design and technical team.
• Work closely with fabrication and construction teams to resolve challenges.

Skills

Steelwork design

Leadership

Problem-solving in construction

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Chartered status (CEng, MIStructE, or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Lead to join a growing engineering and fabrication division, taking a hands-on role in delivering complex structural and steelwork projects. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer to step into a leadership role, shaping delivery processes and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

The Role

As Technical Lead, you will:

• Provide technical leadership across a wide range of steelwork and structural engineering packages.
• Oversee steel connection design, live amendments, and complex site-stage engineering solutions.
• Lead and mentor engineers within the design and technical team.
• Work closely with fabrication and construction teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure safe, efficient delivery.
• Contribute to developing in-house design capabilities, with opportunities to expand into full structural design and refurbishment projects in the future.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
• Chartered status (CEng, MIStructE, or equivalent) preferred.
• Extensive experience in steelwork design, fabrication, welding, and site installation.
• Solid understanding of connection design, detailing, and temporary works.
• Ability to work in live construction environments, solving practical engineering problems.
• Leadership qualities with experience mentoring or managing junior engineers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across design, fabrication, and site teams.

What's on Offer

• Profit share bonus (tax-free up to £3,600 annually).
• Private medical insurance, enhanced pension, and death in service cover.
• 25 days holiday + paid volunteer day + flexible working options.
• Bonus opportunities through an employee ownership model.
• Career progression as the division grows, with scope to shape a team of 20+ engineers over the next few years.
• Exposure to major, complex engineering projects across the UK.
• Support for professional development and chartership.

Please apply if this opportunity sounds like a good next step!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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