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Lead Designer
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Lead Designer – Bedford
I am currently recruiting for a Lead Designer to join a well-established steelwork company based in Bedford. The business delivers a variety of structural and architectural steelwork projects across London and the Home Counties, ranging from large-scale structural frames to bespoke architectural metalwork.
The Role:
As the Lead Designer, you will be responsible for overseeing the full design process on multiple projects, managing a small design team, and ensuring all work is accurate, compliant, and delivered to client requirements. This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll coordinate between engineers, draughtsmen, project managers, and clients to ensure designs are both practical and efficient for fabrication and installation.
Key Duties:
* Leading the design process on structural and architectural steelwork projects from concept through to completion
* Managing and mentoring draughtsmen and junior designers within the design office
* Producing and reviewing detailed GA drawings, fabrication drawings, and 3D models
* Ensuring all designs meet relevant building codes, standards, and client specifications
* Preparing and checking Bills of Materials, cutting lists, and fabrication information
* Liaising with structural engineers, architects, project managers, and site teams to resolve design queries
* Coordinating with the production and workshop teams to ensure designs are practical for manufacture
* Attending client meetings and site visits as required to support project delivery
* Monitoring project design schedules to ensure deadlines are met
* Driving quality, accuracy, and efficiency across all design output
The Candidate:
* Proven experience as a Designer/Lead Designer within the structural and architectural steelwork industry
* Proficiency in relevant steelwork detailing and modelling software (Tekla Structures, Advance Steel, or AutoCAD)
* Strong understanding of steel fabrication and installation processes
* Ability to lead a design team and coordinate multiple live projects
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
* High attention to detail with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
Location & Projects:
* Office-based in Bedford
* Projects located across London and the Home Counties
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced steelwork designer to step into a lead role within a respected and growing company, taking ownership of the design department and delivering high-quality projectsBefore You Apply
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