Design Engineer Tekla/ Progression to Lead

Design Engineer (Tekla/ Progression to Lead)

Luton

£60,000 - £65,000 + Progression + Flexible Working + 28 Days Holiday + Growing Business

Are you a Design Engineer with a background in Tekla, Advanced Steel, or AutoCAD, looking to step into a leadership role with a leading fabrication and installation specialist where you'll take full ownership of the design department, lead a growing team, and help drive an ambitious, fast-paced business forward through exciting, bespoke projects?

Do you want the opportunity to join a well-established, family-feel company who are at the forefront of structural and architectural metalwork solutions delivering excellence across staircases, balustrades, platforms and more and play a key role in driving design quality, team development and client satisfaction all while stepping into a lead designer role?

On offer is a fantastic opening to step into a leadership position within a business renowned for their collaborative culture, hands-on directors, and loyal client base. With a strong pipeline of work and a tight-knit team of designers already in place, they are looking for someone to take the reins of the design office and make it their own.

In the role, you will manage a team of five designers, lead design meetings, liaise with clients, allocate workloads, and produce and check design drawings using Tekla, Advanced Steel, or AutoCAD. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Fabrication, and Installation teams to ensure a smooth flow from concept to completion. The role is fully office-based in Luton, offering a sociable environment and the chance to make a real impact in a growing company.

This role would suit a Design Engineer with a background in Tekla, Advanced Steel, or AutoCAD, looking to step into a leadership role with a leading fabrication and installation specialist where you'll take full ownership of the design department, lead a growing team, and help drive an ambitious, fast-paced business forward through exciting, bespoke projects.

The Role:

• Manage and lead a design team
• Produce and review technical drawings using Tekla / AutoCAD / Advanced Steel
• Work closely with clients, project managers and site teams

The Person:

• Experience in structural and/or architectural metalwork
• Proficient in Tekla / AutoCAD / Advanced Steel
• Based in Luton

Keywords: Design Manager, Draughtsperson, Tekla, AutoCAD, Structural Steel, Fabrication, Architectural Metalwork, Steel Staircases, Luton, Bedfordshire, Watford, Dunstable, Harlow

Reference Number: BBBH19054

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