Design Lead

Location: Bradford

About the role

We are recruiting a Design Lead to join an established and growing Design team. This senior technical role is suited to an experienced engineering design professional who will take ownership of major projects and lead multidisciplinary design delivery. You will coordinate projects and work closely with clients, consultants, and contractors, ensuring technical delivery from early concept through to detailed design and construction support.

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 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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)

Benefits

• Company pension
• Company events
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme and health cash plan
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• On-site parking

Pay

£45,000 – £65,000 per annum

Schedule

Full time, Monday to Friday. Hybrid and remote work available depending on experience.