Senior Design Lead for Multi-Scheme Delivery

United Infrastructure Ltd; Trafford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Principal Design Lead to provide senior technical leadership across schemes. You will mentor Design Managers, oversee buildable design solutions, and lead bid-stage technical input to align with programme, budget and compliance requirements.

The role requires strong coordination with Commercial, Operations and Bid teams, compliance with regulations, and site-based support as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading senior design management across multiple residential or mixed-use schemes.
• Strong leadership with ability to mentor Design Managers.
• Ability to operate at strategic (bids) and project delivery levels.
• Extensive knowledge of design management across all project stages (bid to handover).
• Strong technical understanding of building design, coordination, and compliance.
• Experience leading bid-stage technical submissions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across multiple projects, supporting Senior Design Managers and Design Managers in delivering compliant, buildable designs.
• Act as escalation point for technical and design issues, driving timely resolution and risk mitigation.
• Lead and coordinate technical input into bids, including design appraisals, programmes, and value engineering.
• Ensure consistency of design management practices, standards and procedures across projects.
• Oversee design programmes and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Mentor Senior Design Managers and Design Managers; provide coaching and technical support.
• Review design information for compliance with legislation, client requirements and approvals.
• Coordinate with Commercial, Operations and Bid teams to ensure cost-effective design solutions.
• Carry out site visits to support project teams and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Senior design management

Leadership & mentoring

Bid-stage input

Multi-project oversight

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project governance

Education

Engineering degree or Architecture degree

Construction-related qualification

Tools

BIM

Job description

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Principal Design Lead to provide senior technical leadership across schemes. You will mentor Design Managers, oversee buildable design solutions, and lead bid-stage technical input to align with programme, budget and compliance requirements.

The role requires strong coordination with Commercial, Operations and Bid teams, compliance with regulations, and site-based support as needed.