Lead Design Engineer (Estimating) - Construction

Salary DOE + Benefits * Permanent * Swadlincote * Start to suit notice

Are you an Estimator / Design Engineer with Management experience looking to lead complex technical enquiries, mentor designers and help drive standards in a growing manufacturer expanding globally

Benefits

33 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays; sell/carry options)

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Life assurance & employee assistance programme

Long-service awards, staff rewards/discounts

Tailored progression in a fast-growing, innovative business

Role Snapshot / Features

Interpret construction drawings; prepare detailed, competitive technical schedules/quotes.

Provide basic calculations to current standards with support from an internal structural team.

Issue cost variations for live projects; keep trackers/files accurate.

Lead & develop Design Engineers: set expectations, delegate, review performance.

Run clear handovers to the project team when orders land.

Build customer relationships via calls/emails; attend office/site meetings as required.

Deliver product presentations and occasional site-installation training.

Champion Health & Safety; maintain quality and compliance in all outputs.

You'll Need

Several years' experience in a construction estimating/technical role.

Proven leadership and people-management skills.

Strong analytical/problem-solving; commercially aware and target-driven.

Confident interpreting drawings; sound knowledge of construction processes/standards.

Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam and AutoCAD.

Excellent communication and organisation.

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This vacancy is advertised by Roundhouse Recruitment Limited, acting as an Employment Agency.

Keywords: lead design engineer, lead estimator, estimating, take-offs, quotations, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, construction, technical sales, team lead, Swadlincote, handover, value engineering, global expansion