2,547 Design Lead jobs in the United Kingdom

Design Lead
St Asaph - hybrid working
Up to 55k

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design and delivery of MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) solutions within the water industry.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle from concept through to implementation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
• Manage project programmes and deliverables using Microsoft Project, monitoring progress and identifying risks or delays.
• Produce and present weekly progress reports, highlighting achievements, delays, and mitigation strategies.
• Allocate tasks and provide technical direction to the design team, ensuring effective collaboration with the wider supply chain.
• Ensure all design and construction activities adhere to NEC3/4 contract requirements and current CDM legislation.
• Work closely with stakeholders to maintain strong commercial awareness, contributing to cost-effective and efficient project delivery.
• Drive quality, safety, and compliance standards across all project phases.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electronics or Electrical Design (or equivalent qualification/experience).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the water industry.
• Strong background in electrical design with proven ability to deliver complex design projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of MEICA systems and processes.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts and current CDM legislation.
• High level of commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, risks, and supply chain performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other project management tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to manage design teams and external stakeholders.
• Based in (or within commuting distance of) St Asaph.

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Design Lead
St Asaph - hybrid working
Up to 55k

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design and delivery of MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) solutions within the water industry.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle from concept through to implementation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
• Manage project programmes and deliverables using Microsoft Project, monitoring progress and identifying risks or delays.
• Produce and present weekly progress reports, highlighting achievements, delays, and mitigation strategies.
• Allocate tasks and provide technical direction to the design team, ensuring effective collaboration with the wider supply chain.
• Ensure all design and construction activities adhere to NEC3/4 contract requirements and current CDM legislation.
• Work closely with stakeholders to maintain strong commercial awareness, contributing to cost-effective and efficient project delivery.
• Drive quality, safety, and compliance standards across all project phases.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electronics or Electrical Design (or equivalent qualification/experience).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the water industry.
• Strong background in electrical design with proven ability to deliver complex design projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of MEICA systems and processes.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts and current CDM legislation.
• High level of commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, risks, and supply chain performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other project management tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to manage design teams and external stakeholders.
• Based in (or within commuting distance of) St Asaph.

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• Lead the entire user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design process for web and mobile applications.
• Develop and maintain a consistent design system and style guide across all digital platforms.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, and marketing teams to define product strategy and user requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and continuous improvement.
• Present design solutions to stakeholders, articulating design rationale and addressing feedback.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Stay current with the latest UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices.
• Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within project constraints.
• Contribute to defining product roadmaps and feature prioritization from a design perspective.
• Advocate for the user and ensure their needs are central to the product development lifecycle.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of UX/UI design projects for digital products, demonstrating expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, etc.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and accessibility standards.
• Experience leading design teams and managing design projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into simple, elegant user experiences.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• A passion for creating beautiful, functional, and user-friendly digital products.

• Lead the design process from concept to implementation, creating intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure design aligns with business objectives and technical feasibility.
• Establish and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency and scalability across all products.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of the latest UI/UX trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Present design solutions and rationale to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within scope.

• Extensive experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful digital product designs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing design projects and teams.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centred design principles and methodologies.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into elegant and user-friendly solutions.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Lead the design team in creating user-centered designs for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Develop user personas, journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes to visualize design concepts.
• Translate complex requirements into intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces.
• Create high-fidelity mockups and design specifications for development teams.
• Establish and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure brand consistency and efficient workflow.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders throughout the design lifecycle.
• Champion user experience best practices and advocate for the user within the organization.
• Stay current with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and technologies.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or lead role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design across various platforms.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, or similar.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate design decisions and rationale effectively.
• Experience with design systems and their implementation.
• Knowledge of front-end development principles is a plus.

• Lead the UI/UX design team and set the design vision.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather user feedback.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Define and maintain design systems and style guides.
• Ensure intuitive and engaging user experiences across all digital platforms.
• Collaborate closely with product management and development teams.
• Translate user needs and business requirements into effective design solutions.
• Champion user-centered design principles.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in UI/UX design.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UI/UX design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user-centered design and a range of digital product design projects.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Solid understanding of user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Excellent understanding of interaction design, visual design principles, and information architecture.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Engineering Design Lead

We have an exciting new opportunity as a Engineering Design Business Lead (This role could also been known as Technical Director, Regional Director or Framework Director).  Directing a design function undertaking feasibility, outline and where appropriate, detailed designs for capital solutions that will enable Severn Trent to successfully deliver over £6bn of investments in the next five years. With an eye on the future, it’s safe to say that we don’t sit still, so your team will also be supporting the development of the overall portfolio strategies for future investments plans.

We’re always thinking outside the box and we’re looking for an individual who can innovate, drive continuous improvements in design and the design process, and nurture the team’s development, effectiveness, and efficiency.

This role can be based on any of our capital hubs; Shrewsbury, Derby or Coventry . 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW   

Reporting directly into the Head of Design, you’ll have 6-9 direct reports, c.40-70 people directly employed in your team and additional framework services provided by several design houses and consultancies. We are seeking a dedicated individual to develop and nurture a highly engaged, high performing team and to take personal responsibility for ensuring that we and our external business partners deliver innovative, high-quality, efficient designs within our Capital Delivery works programme. The ideal candidate will ensure that these designs:

• Align with our strategic goals to achieve carbon neutrality.
• Enhance natural and social environments.
• Provide great value for money to our customers.
• Meet externally committed programme milestones.
• Fully comply with all relevant company strategies, policies, procedures, and standards.

So join us in driving forward our ambitions and making a positive impact!

A senior level role in our organisation, as a Business Lead you will have further leadership responsibilities including:

• Developing and managing a resource-loaded programme to ensure quality, cost, and key milestone targets are met.
• Ensuring your team competently discharges the role of Principal Designer under CDM Regulations.
• Overseeing design work by external consultants and construction partners to meet relevant standards.
• Managing operating costs within authorized budgets.
• Fostering strong industry relationships and researching external best practices.

 WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Experience in leading and developing multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Strong risk management experience in engineering design solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder and client relationship management skills.
• A positive, caring attitude and a commitment to making a difference.
• A proven ability of delivering strong financial and operational success

Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference to our environment because it matters to us all. We do more, because we care. Is that you? 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU   

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. Here’s some of our favourites:

• 31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 additional days per year)  
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of base salary per annum based on company performance)  
• Car allowance of £5,208 paid in monthly instalments
• Private medical insurance for you and your family
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate  
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers  
• Family friendly policies  
• Two volunteering days per year