Team Lead (Steelworks)

NRL Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

NRL Ltd in Bristol is seeking a skilled Team Lead to oversee steelwork design and engineering on a major infrastructure project. Based in Bristol with hybrid working, the role offers up to £65,000 per annum and targets leadership, operational performance and technical excellence across complex scopes.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or a recognised project management qualification, plus proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or recognised project management qualification.
• Proven experience leading design or engineering teams on large multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong decision-making with clear analysis and judgement.
• Operational planning and delivery of outcomes across complex scopes.
• Confident communicator with wide stakeholder networks.
• Working knowledge of steelwork design and change processes.
• Familiarity with complex contractual frameworks or governance.
• Experience in infrastructure or energy sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the operational and strategic vision for steelwork design and engineering objectives.
• Lead and manage a small team of Design Managers and associated disciplines.
• Oversee programme management to meet time, cost and quality expectations.
• Identify improvements and opportunities with commercial impact.
• Coordinate interfaces between multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
• Present complex technical information to diverse audiences for alignment.
• Act as primary contact between senior leadership and the project team for escalation.
• Conduct competency assessments and support ongoing team development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Steelwork design

Education

Engineering degree

PM qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Team Lead to oversee steelwork design and engineering activities within a major infrastructure project. Based in Bristol with hybrid working, this role offers up to £65,000 per annum and would be ideal for a forward-thinking engineering or project management professional who thrives on leading teams, driving operational performance, and ensuring technical excellence across complex project scopes.

Up to £65,000 per annum

Location and Working Pattern

Bristol, with hybrid working options available.

Client Overview

Our client is a highly regarded organisation specialising in engineering design and delivery across large-scale UK infrastructure projects. Known for their technical expertise and collaborative working culture, they are seeking an experienced team leader with strong steelwork and project coordination skills to support ongoing project development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the operational and strategic vision needed for the successful delivery of steelwork design and engineering objectives.
• Lead and manage a small team of Design Managers and associated engineering disciplines through day-to-day operations.
• Oversee programme management, ensuring deliverables are produced to meet time, cost, and quality expectations.
• Use technical expertise and operational experience to identify and act upon opportunities for improvement and areas of commercial importance.
• Coordinate and manage interfaces between multiple engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Present and communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences, achieving clarity and alignment on key design or operational issues.
• Act as the primary point of contact between senior leadership and the project team, ensuring effective two-way communication and clear escalation of issues.
• Conduct competency assessments, maintaining accurate records and ensuring ongoing team development.

Must‑have Requirements

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline and/or recognised Project Management qualification.
• Proven experience leading design or engineering teams within large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong decision‑making ability supported by clear analysis and judgement.
• Demonstrable experience in operational planning and consistent delivery of successful outcomes.
• Confident communicator with experience engaging a wide stakeholder network.
• Working knowledge of steelwork engineering design and associated design change processes.
• Familiarity with complex contractual frameworks or construction project governance.
• Experience in infrastructure or energy sector projects.

A competitive benefits package is offered, including hybrid working, opportunities for professional growth and clear career progression pathways (details to be confirmed with the client).

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.