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Head of Design; Structural Steel

Job in Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40, England, UK
Listing for: Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 90000 GBP Yearly GBP 85000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Head of Design (Structural Steel)

Head of Design (Structural Steel)
85,000 - 90,000 + Rapidly Growing Business + Leadership + Autonomy + Responsibility + Benefits
Bedford

Are you a Design Manager, Head of Design or similar from a Structural Steel background looking for a senior position where you will enable the next stage of growth in a role that grants responsibility, autonomy and recognition for your achievements?

In this role you will be reporting into the Directors and be ultimately responsible that designs are completed in a timely manner whilst leading a small team of three Design Engineers. This will involve working with in-house project managers and main contractors on variety of projects within the Residential, Logistics and Commercial sectors.

This company have doubled their turnover in the last two years and are on track to do the same. They provide and unique turn-key solution to Structural Steel with the ability to fabricate, design, manage projects and complete site installation. They work with main contractors such as Vinci, Galliford Try and Berkeley Group.

This role would suit an ambitious Design Manager or Head of Design from a Structural Steel background looking to make a real impact in an important role that grants autonomy and recognition for your achievements.

The Role:

  • Managing a small team of Design Engineers and 3D CAD Designers
  • Ensuring deadlines are hit and projects are on time
  • Checking design work and providing training & guidance to the team
  • Liasing with internal Project Manager and Blue-Client end clients
  • Monday - Friday, Office based, 8:30am - 5pm (4pm finish on Friday)

The Person:

  • Design Manager, Head of Design or similar
  • Structural Steel background
  • Knowledge of Advanced Steel or Tekla

Job Reference: BBBH 25912a

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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

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