Design Lead - Structural Steel

Design Manager – Structural Steel - Exclusive to White Label Recruitment

White Label are working on an exclusive basis with a key client opportunity could be the next step in your career.

Are you a seasoned Design/Drawings Manager with strong commercial awareness and experience leading a team of Tekla designers?

The Role
You will lead a team of six designers, allocating resources, forward planning projects, and ensuring the team operates efficiently and cost-effectively. While this role is largely managerial, you will also support hands-on design where required, review drawings, and drive improvements in design processes.

You’ll be responsible for mentoring the team, developing careers, and implementing strategies to maximise both productivity and profitability.

Key Requirements

* Strong commercial awareness and steelwork background

* Proven experience managing and mentoring a design team

* Familiarity with Tekla Structures (advantageous)

* Ability to drive team efficiency and resource planning

* Excellent leadership and people management skills

Package & Benefits

* Salary: Competitive

* 26 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service

* 37.5-hour working week (Mon–Thu 8 am–5 pm, Fri 8 am–2 pm) with flexible WFH options

* Bonus: Up to 30% linked to company, team, and individual performance

* Medical cover – Vitality and Medicash

* Electric company car scheme

* Career development programme including further qualifications and training

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing design team while shaping the direction of their projects and careers.

Apply now via White Label Recruitment to secure this exclusive role
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed