Project Design Lead

Project Design Lead We are proud of our 48 years within the industry as it is built on a foundation of our peoples success and innovation. Come join our team We usually respond within three days Salary: Competitive + Company Benefits Contract: Permanent Lead Projects. Develop People. Deliver Exceptional Design. At Hopkins , we're looking for an experienced Project Design Lead to join our growing Design team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of complex Electrical building services projects, leading talented design teams and delivering outstanding technical solutions from initial design stages through to completion. You'll become a key part of a collaborative department, working alongside our Pre-Construction, Commercial and Project Delivery teams to ensure designs are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality. If you're passionate about developing people, driving innovation and making a real impact across multiple high-profile projects, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing Leading multiple design projects simultaneously Managing project design programmes and resources Coordinating Mechanical and Electrical design activities Acting as the key design contact for clients and project teams Managing technical risk and contractual compliance Driving quality assurance throughout project delivery Supporting and mentoring Design Engineers and Senior Designers Championing continuous improvement and innovation What we're looking for We're looking for someone who has: Significant Building Services design experience Experience leading project design teams Strong Electrical technical knowledge Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Commercial awareness and programme management experience A proactive, organised and collaborative approach A genuine passion for developing others Why Join Hopkins? At Hopkins, we believe our people are our greatest strength. You'll join a business that's investing in digital construction, innovation and the continued development of its people. Our commitment to you As a key member of our team you will be encouraged to develop yourself further using all the tools made available to you by the business. As our inhouse HR team will work alongside you and your line manager to develop a bespoke develop plan that is tailored to your needs. We also offer a host of benefits across our business, including Salary Sacrifice EV Scheme (Partnered with Octopus Energy) Flexible Holiday Scheme Onsite Gym Flexible Working Staff Social Events Time off to commit to charity work and good causes Private Medical Insurance Life Insurance Company Contribution towards Eye Welfare Employer Assistance Programme that goes above and beyond Be yourself Our clients come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Hopkins, we believe everyone is capable of achieving great things - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique. To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team. Department Design Team Role Design Team Leader Locations Solent , Thames Valley Remote status Hybrid About J&B Hopkins Since 1978, Hopkins has been a business built on family values that has grown from strength to strength. Currently, we have over 170 people working across the business. Some of whom have been with us since the beginning! Our ethos is to promote from within our own team whenever we can. So, developing our people is vital to our success. From Early Careers to Director level, we are always looking to find great people to join our team. Founded in 1978 Co-workers Circa 170