Design Lead

Impression Recruitment; Bradford (IA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Company events

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Sick pay

On-site parking

Job summary

Impression Recruitment in Bradford seeks a Design Lead to own major projects and lead multidisciplinary design delivery. You will coordinate across civil, mechanical, MEP, structural disciplines and collaborate with clients, consultants and contractors.

You will manage delivery from concept to construction support, develop drawings and BIM models, review technical details to ensure buildable solutions, and drive design reviews with clear communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within an engineering design environment.
• Strong engineering design and multidisciplinary coordination experience.
• Background in civil, mechanical, MEP/building services, drainage, water, infrastructure or a multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Experience working within BIM-led environments, with familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, engineering interfaces and construction requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills with confidence working with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design and technical coordination across allocated projects.
• Take ownership of design delivery from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Develop and review drawings, BIM models, technical details, specifications and design documentation.
• Coordinate engineering designs across civil, mechanical, MEP, structural and other disciplines.
• Review technical calculations, contractor submissions, RFIs and shop drawings.
• Lead design reviews, identify technical risks and ensure designs are coordinated and buildable.
• Act as a key technical contact for clients, architects, engineers and contractors.

Skills

Engineering design

Multidisciplinary coordination

BIM coordination

Client liaison

Communication skills

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Design Lead

Location: Bradford

Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, Hybrid and Remote available depending on experience

Are you an experienced engineering design professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of major projects and lead multidisciplinary design delivery?

We are currently recruiting for a Design Lead professional to join an established and growing Design team based in Bradford. This is a senior technical role suited to someone with a strong engineering design background who is confident coordinating projects and working closely with clients, consultants and contractors.

You will take responsibility for technical delivery from early concept through to detailed design and construction support, working alongside designers, engineers, BIM teams and specialist consultants to develop coordinated and buildable solutions.

Key Responsibilities As Design Lead

• Lead multidisciplinary design and technical coordination across allocated projects
• Take ownership of design delivery from concept through detailed design and construction support
• Develop and review drawings, BIM models, technical details, specifications and design documentation
• Coordinate engineering designs across civil, mechanical, MEP, structural and other relevant disciplines
• Review technical calculations, contractor submissions, RFIs and shop drawings
• Lead design reviews, identify technical risks and ensure designs are coordinated and buildable
• Act as a key technical contact for clients, architects, engineers and contractors

What We’re Looking For As a Design Lead

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within an engineering design environment
• Strong engineering design and multidisciplinary coordination experience
• Background in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, MEP/building services, drainage, water, infrastructure or a multidisciplinary consultancy
• Experience working within BIM-led environments, with familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, engineering interfaces and construction requirements
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with confidence working directly with clients and project teams
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent professional experience in a relevant engineering discipline; professional accreditation would be advantageous

In Return As Design Lead You Will Receive

• Salary of £45,000 – £65,000 per annum
• Hybrid and Remote work available
• Company pension
• Company events
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme and health cash plan
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• On-site parking

If you’re an experienced engineering design professional looking for an opportunity to lead multidisciplinary projects, work directly with clients and take ownership of technical delivery, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.

We are committed to supporting equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.