Designer/Project Engineer - Experience Heritage/Unusual Projects needed

Designer/Project Engineer - Experience Heritage/Unusual Projects needed in Leicester, Leicestershire | ATA Recruitment Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Development Designer Professional Technical Ltd Narborough, Leicester (LE19), LE19 3DT £28000 - £33000 per annum + benefits 1 month ago Design Engineer/CAD Draughtsman AMJ Recruitment Hinckley (LE10) £29000 per year 1 month ago Senior Architect Bennett and Game Littlethorpe, Leicester (LE19), LE19 2BJ £45000 - £50000 per annum 1 month ago CAD Designer Triumph Sketchley, Hinckley (LE10), LE10 3BZ Competitive 3 weeks ago Contract CAD Designer ReeVR Wigston (LE18) £25 hourly rate 2 weeks ago Assistant Architectural Technician Bloor Homes - Design & Technical Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1YG Competitive 1 week ago Kitchen Designer DESIGNER RECRUITMENT LTD Campion Hills, Leamington Spa (CV32), CV32 From £30,000 to £40,000 per annum + commission 1 month ago Design Engineer Eximious Furniture Sketchley, Hinckley (LE10), LE10 3DS Market related 1 month ago 3D Designer - CAD Skills The Selection Partnership Ltd Northampton, Northamptonshire Up to £40,000 per annum 3 weeks ago DESIGN ENGINEER (ATTACHMENTS) Caterpillar Desford, Leicester (LE9) Competitive 1 week ago Development Designer Professional Technical Ltd Narborough, Leicester (LE19), LE19 3DT £28000 - £33000 per annum + benefits 1 month ago Design Engineer/CAD Draughtsman AMJ Recruitment Hinckley (LE10) £29000 per year 1 month ago Senior Architect Bennett and Game Littlethorpe, Leicester (LE19), LE19 2BJ £45000 - £50000 per annum 1 month ago CAD Designer Triumph Sketchley, Hinckley (LE10), LE10 3BZ Competitive 3 weeks ago Contract CAD Designer ReeVR Wigston (LE18) £25 hourly rate 2 weeks ago Assistant Architectural Technician Bloor Homes - Design & Technical Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1YG Competitive 1 week ago Kitchen Designer DESIGNER RECRUITMENT LTD Campion Hills, Leamington Spa (CV32), CV32 From £30,000 to £40,000 per annum + commission 1 month ago Design Engineer Eximious Furniture Sketchley, Hinckley (LE10), LE10 3DS Market related 1 month ago 3D Designer - CAD Skills The Selection Partnership Ltd Northampton, Northamptonshire Up to £40,000 per annum 3 weeks ago DESIGN ENGINEER (ATTACHMENTS) Caterpillar Desford, Leicester (LE9) Competitive 1 week ago Designer/Project Engineer - Experience Heritage/Unusual Projects needed ATA Recruitment View Profile Leicester, Leicestershire Permanent Published: 1 day ago £35 - 45 per year Designer/Project Engineer - Experience Heritage/Unusual Projects needed ATA Recruitment Designer / Project Engineer – Experience Design & Heritage Projects Are you a designer ready to take the next step towards a career in project management? Are you a experienced designer who is looking to transition into a Project Manager role—with support and development. We’re particularly interested in individuals with a background in heritage, exhibitions, museums, retail, or other niche creative sectors, especially those who have worked on unusual, highly creative, or standout projects. This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class team delivering high-profile projects across the UK, Ireland, and internationally, while being mentored into a fully-fledged Project Manager. The Role As a Designer / Project Engineer, you’ll still contribute creatively while beginning your journey into project management. You’ll support the delivery of projects and gain hands-on experience across bidding, design coordination, and project execution. Working closely with senior Project Managers and Technical Directors, you’ll gradually take on more responsibility, ultimately progressing to managing projects from concept through to completion. Projects include museums, cultural destinations, heritage sites, and immersive visitor attractions. What You’ll Bring Around 4+ years’ experience in a design-based role. Background in heritage, museum, exhibition, leisure, retail, or visitor-attraction projects—or other niche/creative sectors. Experience working on unusual, complex, or highly creative projects is highly desirable. Any exposure to project management (even at an assistant or support level) is beneficial. Understanding of design processes, RIBA stages, and contracts (JCT/NEC) is advantageous. Awareness of H&S, CDM regulations, building regulations, accessibility, and sustainability. Any experience with budgeting, scheduling, or resource planning is a plus. Knowledge of funding bodies such as NLHF, Fáilte Ireland, or Arts Council is desirable. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative mindset. Location & Working Style Based in Leicester city centre Occasional travel across the UK and internationally Some out-of-hours work may be required Full driving licence and valid passport required Salary & Benefits £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience) Structured progression into Project Management Ongoing training, mentorship, and development Opportunity to work with a globally recognised creative agency on unique, high-profile projects If you are passionate about delivering memorable visitor experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, this is an ideal opportunity to progress your career in project management. To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to I can also be contacted directly on. I look forward to hearing from you! ATA Recruitment specialise in the recruitment of Engineers across the UK, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation In Short Industry Staffing and Recruitment Founded 1963 Location Derbyshire, England Company size 50 - 199 About Us ATA Recruitment is far more than just an engineering recruitment agency. As part of the RTC Group, an AIM-listed recruitment group, ATA Recruitment provides high-quality technical recruitment solutions to the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Working as an engineering recruitment partner supporting businesses across the UK and Europe, ATA has over 50 years’ of experience and a strong track record of attracting and recruiting the best engineering talent for our clients. Our regional offices which are strategically located in Leicester and Leeds each have dedicated market-experts to ensure we deliver excellence to both our clients and candidates. Manufacturing Recruitment ATA is an engineering recruitment partner to the UK's largest manufacturers, working with businesses to achieve their goals including increased production to reduced downtime. We don't simply recruit within manufacturing, we completely immerse ourselves in the sector to ensure that we maintain an understanding of the marketplace and continue to find the best talent for our clients and opportunities for our candidates. Engineering Recruitment We pride ourselves on our thorough recruitment processes that allow us to source the engineers that other recruiters may fail to find. We completely understand the urgency of your hiring needs, and the influencing factors in your job search. Working with ATA means that you can both condense your supply chain and hire more efficiently. Our can-do attitude and true sector expertise make ATA the only partner you will need for your engineering recruitment requirements. Work For Us The 'ATA Way' is our way of working - it is a set of values that our recruiters use to ensure that they provide a great service to our candidates and clients. We believe in promoting internally! Our progression is mapped out from the beginning and is based solely on performance. From day one, you will know exactly what is required from you to enable you to develop. Although our progression is structured, there are various routes available depending on where your strengths lie. 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