Team Lead (Steelworks)

Team Lead (Steelworks)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Team Lead to oversee steelwork design and engineering activities within a major infrastructure project. Based in Bristol with hybrid working, this role offers up to £65,000 per annum and would be ideal for a forward‑thinking engineering or project management professional who thrives on leading teams, driving operational performance, and ensuring technical excellence across complex project scopes.

Salary
Up to £65,000 per annum

Location and Working Pattern
Bristol, with hybrid working options available.

Client Overview
Our client is a highly regarded organisation specialising in engineering design and delivery across large‑scale UK infrastructure projects. Known for their technical expertise and collaborative working culture, they are seeking an experienced team leader with strong steelwork and project coordination skills to support ongoing project development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the operational and strategic vision needed for the successful delivery of steelwork design and engineering objectives.
• Lead and manage a small team of Design Managers and associated engineering disciplines through day‑to‑day operations.
• Oversee programme management, ensuring deliverables are produced to meet time, cost, and quality expectations.
• Use technical expertise and operational experience to identify and act upon opportunities for improvement and areas of commercial importance.
• Coordinate and manage interfaces between multiple engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Present and communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences, achieving clarity and alignment on key design or operational issues.
• Act as the primary point of contact between senior leadership and the project team, ensuring effective two‑way communication and clear escalation of issues.
• Conduct competency assessments, maintaining accurate records and ensuring ongoing team development.

Must‑have Requirements

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline and/or recognised Project Management qualification.
• Proven experience leading design or engineering teams within large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong decision‑making ability supported by clear analysis and judgement.
• Demonstrable experience in operational planning and consistent delivery of successful outcomes.
• Confident communicator with experience engaging a wide stakeholder network.
• Working knowledge of steelwork engineering design and associated design change processes.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Familiarity with complex contractual frameworks or construction project governance.
• Experience in infrastructure or energy sector projects.

Benefits
A competitive benefits package is offered, including hybrid working, opportunities for professional growth and clear career progression pathways (details to be confirmed with the client).

 

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