Design Team Leader in St Helens

Job description

• Lead and inspire a talented regional engineering team within a well-established, reputable infrastructure solutions business.
• Opportunity to shape technical excellence and drive performance, safety, and design innovation.
• Excellent benefits (see below), hybrid working, and strong career development support.

About the Company

Our client is a UK leader in temporary works and engineered solutions, supporting complex civil, infrastructure, and construction projects across the country. They're known for innovation, quality, and safety, providing expert engineering services and bespoke design solutions. Their culture promotes collaboration, technical excellence, and professional development - with a focus on empowering teams to deliver first-class outcomes for customers and partners.

The Role

As Design Team Leader, you'll lead a team of engineers and technicians from the company's regional engineering office on the outskirts of St Helens. You'll oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality temporary works designs within agreed service levels, driving team performance, accuracy, and profitability.

You'll play a key part in mentoring and developing your team, reviewing and checking complex engineering schemes, and working closely with clients, sales, and operational teams to deliver practical, efficient design solutions. The role requires both technical depth and strong leadership, with the ability to manage workloads, inspire growth, and maintain high standards across all engineering outputs.

Key Requirements

• HND or Degree in Civil, Structural, or Construction-related Engineering.
• Proven experience in temporary works design (groundworks, formwork, falsework, or propping & jacking).
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or team management experience.
• Understanding of relevant design codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
• UK driving licence.

The Package

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Bonus: Up to 7.5% annual performance bonus
• Pension: 10% employer contribution
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
• Hybrid Working: 2 days per week working from home
• Location: Outskirts of St Helens, UK

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

St Helens

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-11-2025

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English