Head of Design
Job in
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-04
Listing for:
Recreo Global
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Job Description & How to Apply Below
My client is a well-established UK engineering and fabrication business delivering bespoke, high-integrity engineered solutions to clients across critical industrial sectors. The work is project-driven, technically demanding and quality-focused, with close collaboration between design, fabrication and project delivery teams.
They are now looking to appoint a Head of Design to provide experienced technical leadership within an established mechanical design function.
The Role
This is a senior engineering leadership position with responsibility for setting technical standards, guiding design direction and developing an existing team of design engineers. The role supports the continued growth of a specialist engineered product range and involves close working with manufacturing, quality and project teams.
The position combines strong engineering judgement with people leadership rather than day-to-day detailing.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and support an existing design team through guidance, review and shared problem-solving
* Provide technical oversight and feedback to ensure consistent, high-quality design outputs
* Set and uphold engineering and design standards, processes and best practice
* Review and approve complex designs, calculations and technical documentation
* Work closely with fabrication, quality, project and commercial teams to ensure designs are practical, compliant and buildable
* Drive continuous improvement within the design function, including tools, workflows and capability development
* Act as the senior technical authority for specialist engineered projects
Candidate Profile
* Strong background in mechanical design engineering within complex, fabricated or engineered products
* Experience operating as a senior or lead engineer, with responsibility for developing and supporting other engineers
* Comfortable providing technical leadership and oversight rather than hands-on CAD work
* Good understanding of fabrication methods, materials, tolerances and manufacturing processes
* Able to balance technical rigour with commercial and delivery requirements
* Chartered Engineer status would be advantageous, but not essential
Additional Information / Benefits
Excellent Benefits
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