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Lead Designer (Structural Steelwork / Tekla)

£50,000 - £58,000 + Progression + Annual Bonus + Increasing Holiday + Training + Health Insurance + Company Benefits

Bedford

Are you an experienced Tekla designer with a structural steel background and leadership experience?

Do you want to join a growing steel fabrication company moving into a brand-new site and work on exciting architectural and structural projects?

This specialist steel fabricator is a leader in architectural and structural steelwork, with over 17 years of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. Experiencing rapid growth, they are expanding their design team, offering exciting projects and career development with a company that values excellence and innovation.

In this role, you will lead the design development of assigned projects and guide the design team, ensuring work is high-quality, compliant, and efficient. You will work closely with engineering, production, and installation teams, review and approve drawings, tackle technical challenges, and present design solutions to clients and internally, while overseeing design processes and managing RFIs.

This role would suit a Tekla designer with steelwork experience looking to lead a design team on high-quality, innovative projects.

The Role:

Lead design development for structural steel projects from concept to production, ensuring quality and compliance
Produce, review, and approve technical drawings, resolving design conflicts and challenges
Manage and mentor the design team, promoting best practices and development
Collaborate with engineering, production, installation teams, and clients to deliver practical solutions
Oversee design processes, manage RFIs, and maintain documentation for smooth project deliveryThe Person:

Experienced in Tekla design
Structural & architectural steel experienceIf you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: CAD, Tekla, Designer, Draughtsperson, Engineer, Construction, Steel, Steelwork, Tekla Design, Industrial, Fabrication, Metal, Bedfordshire, Bedford

Reference Number: BBBH22019

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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