Lead Designer (Structural Steelwork / Tekla)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist steel fabrication company is looking for a Lead Designer with experience in Tekla design and structural steel to guide their design team. You will lead the design development, manage project documentation, and ensure quality compliance. The role offers a salary between £50,000 - £58,000 along with progression opportunities and comprehensive company benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Increasing holiday

Health insurance

Training

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Tekla design is essential.
• Background in structural and architectural steelwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development for structural steel projects from concept to production.
• Produce, review, and approve technical drawings.
• Manage and mentor the design team.

Skills

Tekla design

Structural steel experience

Leadership

Job description

Lead Designer (Structural Steelwork / Tekla)

£50,000 - £58,000 + Progression + Annual Bonus + Increasing Holiday + Training + Health Insurance + Company Benefits

Bedford

Are you an experienced Tekla designer with a structural steel background and leadership experience?

Do you want to join a growing steel fabrication company moving into a brand-new site and work on exciting architectural and structural projects?

This specialist steel fabricator is a leader in architectural and structural steelwork, with over 17 years of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. Experiencing rapid growth, they are expanding their design team, offering exciting projects and career development with a company that values excellence and innovation.

In this role, you will lead the design development of assigned projects and guide the design team, ensuring work is high-quality, compliant, and efficient. You will work closely with engineering, production, and installation teams, review and approve drawings, tackle technical challenges, and present design solutions to clients and internally, while overseeing design processes and managing RFIs.

The Role:

• Lead design development for structural steel projects from concept to production, ensuring quality and compliance
• Produce, review, and approve technical drawings, resolving design conflicts and challenges
• Manage and mentor the design team, promoting best practices and development
• Collaborate with engineering, production, installation teams, and clients to deliver practical solutions
• Oversee design processes, manage RFIs, and maintain documentation for smooth project delivery

The Person:

• Experienced in Tekla design
• Structural & architectural steel experience

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