231 Design Lead jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client requires a Telecoms Design Lead to join their Wireless Telecomms Team, to work on all aspects of technical site designs for its Key Projects. The role is long term and has the potential to sit outside of IR35.

Role can be primarily remote with some attendance in the Office, and Site Based.

Typical Deliverables
• Produce comprehensive design solutions that meet the customer’s requirements.
• Ensure high quality design that meet standards and promote ‘’right first time’’ approach.
• Rectify technical design issues preventing progress on individual sites/projects.
• Provide reliable advice on design solutions to other members of the team, the customer and external suppliers.
• Support the Design Team with complex site solutions and escalations.
• Implement best practices, compliance and industry standards in site design.
• Keep up to date with new or revised guidance.
• Review Quality Assurance queries and liaise with the client to resolve technical issues.
• Occasionally attend site to carry out surveys or site meetings to discuss design issues.
• Assist with the production of standard and template drawings as part of a library of details/drawings.
• Attendance at client review meetings to discuss design solutions.

Business Operations Skills – Qualifications
• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering – Desirable
• Experience using CAD software (preferably AutoCAD or similar).

Consilium Recruit are proudly supporting Aqualiner with the recruitment of an Engineering Design Manager. Working on-site at their Loughborough HQ you will provide subject matter expertise in the field of mechanical engineering and design in addition to coordinating the work of the team.  Aqualiner are in an exciting phase of their product development and offer equity in the business to all employees.


Commutable from:  Loughborough, Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Coventry

Salary:  £ 55,000 - £ 90,000 p.a.  (Dependent on Experience) + Excellent Benefits inc. Company Equity + Pension + Annual Leave


The Company

Aqualiner is developing a next generation of equipment capable of producing liners in water companies live infrastructure. They are enjoying an incredibly exciting phase in the development of their products and are now seeking an experienced Engineering Design Manager.

Aqualiner’s mission is to create a global solution for renewing aged drinking water pipes, this is patented technology and has unique regulatory approval for drinking water in the UK. 

The business has been trading for fifteen years with a high-profile presence in the water industry and hugely pertinent offering to the challenges of climate change and provision of safe and clean water supply.

The Role

Working in the Loughborough HQ, you will personally lead and be operationally “hands on” undertaking the R&D work required to further develop the Aqualiner system. You will also be responsible for ensuring the workshop is operating in a clean and safe manner and the engineering team have your appropriate support to deliver their required tasks.

You will be supporting the physical R&D infrastructure for complex problem investigation and product development.

Further requirements include personal creation and management of the CAD data and relevant updates to the design data, supporting the ongoing review of materials including testing and analysis for the composite material aspects of the Aqualiner product.


The Person

You will ideally possess a degree level qualification or similar within an engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering. 

You will be conversant with working in a technically challenging and innovative product R&D environment and delivering practical solutions to the engineering challenges.

You will be well versed with using CAD systems for producing mechanical drawings working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment and being able to develop and build solutions in a collaborative and highly ‘hands on’ manner.  

To apply and discuss the role further please contact James Colley via email or telephone (phone number removed). A full job description, the Aqualiner Business Plan and their Product Guide documents are available on request to support your application.

Solution Design Lead - 80K - 90K

Hybrid working - Open to location (Some trips to midlands office)

We are working with a forward-thinking organisation undergoing a significant digital transformation. They are looking to appoint an experienced Solution Design Lead to spearhead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale technology solutions.

This is a high-impact role that requires a strategic thinker with deep hands-on experience in solution architecture, system design, and large-scale application development. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organisation's technology landscape, working across internal teams and third-party providers to deliver value.

They are specifically looking for someone who has personally led the development of large-scale applications from the ground up . You will be responsible for managing a Solutions Architect and eventually a small team of developers . The successful individual will also be expected to guide and mentor others while ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end solution design for complex business needs and strategic projects

• Design and oversee the delivery of custom-built applications, particularly where SaaS or third-party solutions are unsuitable

• Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and delivery teams to ensure alignment with business and technical goals

• Work with technologies including D365, SharePoint, and Microsoft Fabric for data warehousing

• Maintain consistent architectural standards across multiple projects and initiatives

• Assess new technologies and vendors in line with the organisation's "borrow, buy, build" strategy

• Manage architectural trade-offs, balancing functional and technical requirements

• Contribute to ongoing architecture governance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement

Experience needed:

• Proven experience leading the design and build of large-scale, complex applications

• Deep knowledge of architecture and systems design principles

• Hands-on experience delivering solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem (D365, SharePoint, Microsoft Fabric)

• Track record of working across SaaS, in-house builds, and third-party integrations

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience managing small technical teams or mentoring technical professionals

• Comfortable operating across multiple projects and programmes simultaneously

Please apply asap if interested - GleeIT

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Job Title: Construction Design Lead (CDM 2015)

Salary: 80,000
Location: Somerset, UK
Security Clearance: BPSS Required
Reports To: Construction Director

About the Role:
Join the team building the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation. Critical to meeting NetZero goals. As Construction Design Lead , you'll play a key role in ensuring safe, buildable, and compliant designs from concept to completion, in line with CDM 2015 regulations . This role demands a proactive and collaborative professional with a strong focus on safety, quality, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and manage the Health and Safety File.
• Conduct design risk assessments and support construction safety through design decisions.
• Provide technical oversight of drawings and specifications.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and act as the point of contact for CDM-related queries.
• Promote and support the integration of BIM and digital tools.
• Support planning, regulatory approvals, and clear communication of design intent.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience in construction or project management within the nuclear or engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management.
• Proven ability to align employer requirements with project goals.
• Formal qualifications in Engineering or Construction Management (degree, HND, or ONC).
• Desirable: Experience with NEC/FIDIC contracts and client liaison. Chartered status (ICE, IStructE, CIOB) is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a ground breaking project contributing to the UK's sustainable energy future.
• Thrive in a high-performance, safety-first environment.
• Work within a values-driven culture that promotes humility, positivity, respect, clarity, and solidarity.

Please apply or contact Mitchell Rogers on (phone number removed)

--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Attention Utilities Design Leads!

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for a Utilities Design Lead to join a global leading infrastructure and engineering consultancy, in a long-term contract position. As the successful candidate you will be required to work on-site 5 days a week in Buckinghamshire. This is a great opportunity to work on an exciting infrastructure project.

-Competitive day rate ranging from 400-475 (depending on experience).

Key Responsibilities:

-Lead utility design for major UK and international infrastructure projects.

-Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate utilities into project plans.

-Manage stakeholder relationships and secure necessary approvals.

-Oversee production of compliant design drawings, reports, and documentation.

-Provide technical leadership and mentor junior team members.

-Deliver cost-effective, sustainable design solutions aligned with project goals.

-Identify and mitigate utility-related risks.

What we are looking for:

-Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

-Chartered Engineer (or working towards).

-Proven leadership in utility design for major infrastructure projects.

-Strong knowledge of UK utility standards and regulations.

-Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related tools.

-Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

-Able to lead teams and manage competing priorities under pressure.

Job Title: Construction Design Lead (CDM 2015)

Salary: 80,000
Location: Somerset, UK
Security Clearance: BPSS Required
Reports To: Construction Director

About the Role:
Join the team building the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation. Critical to meeting NetZero goals. As Construction Design Lead , you'll play a key role in ensuring safe, buildable, and compliant designs from concept to completion, in line with CDM 2015 regulations . This role demands a proactive and collaborative professional with a strong focus on safety, quality, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and manage the Health and Safety File.
• Conduct design risk assessments and support construction safety through design decisions.
• Provide technical oversight of drawings and specifications.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and act as the point of contact for CDM-related queries.
• Promote and support the integration of BIM and digital tools.
• Support planning, regulatory approvals, and clear communication of design intent.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience in construction or project management within the nuclear or engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management.
• Proven ability to align employer requirements with project goals.
• Formal qualifications in Engineering or Construction Management (degree, HND, or ONC).
• Desirable: Experience with NEC/FIDIC contracts and client liaison. Chartered status (ICE, IStructE, CIOB) is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a ground breaking project contributing to the UK's sustainable energy future.
• Thrive in a high-performance, safety-first environment.
• Work within a values-driven culture that promotes humility, positivity, respect, clarity, and solidarity.

Please apply or contact Mitchell Rogers on (phone number removed)

--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Job Role: Project Design Lead
Location: Falmer, Brighton (Hybrid)
Salary: 60,000 to 68,000 (dependent on experience)

About the Role:
This is a rare opportunity to lead the technical design of high-impact, large-scale water infrastructure projects. As a Project Design Lead, you'll take a central role in delivering a 400M capital investment programme across five strategically important surface water treatment sites. You'll lead multidisciplinary design teams, promote innovation and sustainability, and ensure that designs meet environmental, operational, and customer expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Leading multidisciplinary design teams to deliver robust, cost-effective engineering solutions
• Driving standardisation and innovation in design processes
• Promoting digital design tools and sustainable engineering practices
• Monitoring design progress against programme milestones
• Managing budgets, tracking costs, and forecasting in collaboration with project teams
• Aligning technical design decisions with customer, regulatory, and stakeholder needs
• Representing the company at industry events and contributing to thought leadership

About you:

• Degree or HND/HNC in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Chartered (or working towards) with a recognised professional institution
• Proven experience in project management and engineering, ideally within the water or utilities sector
• Strong understanding of health & safety standards and regulatory frameworks
• Collaborative, innovative mindset with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Title: Construction Design Lead (CDM 2015)

Salary: 80,000
Location: Somerset, UK
Security Clearance: BPSS Required
Reports To: Construction Director

About the Role:
Join the team building the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation. Critical to meeting NetZero goals. As Construction Design Lead , you'll play a key role in ensuring safe, buildable, and compliant designs from concept to completion, in line with CDM 2015 regulations . This role demands a proactive and collaborative professional with a strong focus on safety, quality, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and manage the Health and Safety File.
• Conduct design risk assessments and support construction safety through design decisions.
• Provide technical oversight of drawings and specifications.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and act as the point of contact for CDM-related queries.
• Promote and support the integration of BIM and digital tools.
• Support planning, regulatory approvals, and clear communication of design intent.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience in construction or project management within the nuclear or engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management.
• Proven ability to align employer requirements with project goals.
• Formal qualifications in Engineering or Construction Management (degree, HND, or ONC).
• Desirable: Experience with NEC/FIDIC contracts and client liaison. Chartered status (ICE, IStructE, CIOB) is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a ground breaking project contributing to the UK's sustainable energy future.
• Thrive in a high-performance, safety-first environment.
• Work within a values-driven culture that promotes humility, positivity, respect, clarity, and solidarity.

Please apply or contact Mitchell Rogers on (phone number removed)

--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Civil Design Lead

We are looking for a senior leader skilledin Civil or Structural design. The right person will have detailed knowledge of structural and civil design engineering projects. Able to oversee a small team of design engineers anda business.

This role is part of a large Group and the attraction will be delivering growth, being part of an excellent senior team which will lead to future opportunities.

• Technical (Civils) design expertise, ideally ininfrastructure or electrical power and energy sectors, including substations and transmission design
• Leadership andcommercial awareness.
• The ability to lead, direct and develop a strong team
• Proven ability to establish and successfully implementstrategies that flow to the bottom line;improvegrowth and profit results.
• Educated to degree level in Engineering.and ideally C.Eng

Personal Competencies:

• A natural leader, combining technical civil design and management
• A self-starter, with resilience and understanding of working in a contracting environment
• Energy and enthusiasm to get things done and likes makingdecisions

If you have the interest andskills for this role, please apply and we will arrange a Teams discussion, thanks.