Design lead
STRI Group
- Bingley, England, United Kingdom
- Bingley, England, United Kingdom
À propos
To lead the design and delivery of innovative sports surface and field-of-play infrastructure and solutions within STRI Consulting’s global projects. The Design Lead will manage multidisciplinary design projects, coordinate technical outputs and ensure design excellence, compliance and innovation across all project stages from concept through construction. Key Responsibilities
Lead the design process for major sports surface and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with STRI’s technical standards and client expectations. Manage design delivery across all RIBA stages (0–7), ensuring outputs meet required levels of detail (LoD/LoI) and integrate effectively with the wider design team. Develop and maintain project design intent, ensuring technical coordination between STRI disciplines (turf, irrigation, drainage, lighting, etc.) and external consultants. Develop, Review and approve design documentation, drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy, clarity and quality. Project Delivery & Management
Manage design programmes in coordination with Master Information Delivery Plans (MIDPs) and Task Information Delivery Plans (TIDPs). Support project managers in defining scopes, deliverables, and timelines. Oversee resource planning and mentor design staff to achieve project goals. Provide technical support during tendering and construction phases. Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the primary design interface with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors. Present design concepts, reports, and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Facilitate design workshops and ensure client objectives are understood and met. Technical Excellence & Innovation
Champion sustainable, data-driven and performance-led design principles. Drive innovation in sports surface design through integration of new materials, systems, and monitoring technologies. Ensure compliance with international sporting federation standards (e.g., FIFA, ITF, World Athletics etc). Quality Assurance & Risk Management
Identify and mitigate design risks through regular review and coordination meetings. Maintain and enforce design QA/QC procedures, ensuring consistency across all deliverables. Contribute to lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives within STRI’s design function. Skills & Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, Civil Engineering, Sports Engineering, or related technical discipline. Professional accreditation (e.g., Chartered Engineer, Architect, or equivalent) desirable. Experience
5+ years of experience in design and delivery of sports facilities, stadiums, or landscape engineering projects. Proven track record in working with design teams and coordinating multidisciplinary consultants. Experience with BIM workflows and federated design environments. Technical Skills
Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D and Adobe Creative Suite. Strong understanding of surface systems, substructure engineering, and field-of-play technologies (drainage, irrigation, turf systems, etc.). Familiarity with international sporting standards and performance testing criteria. Good understanding of Uniformat classification and master format specification writing. Soft Skills
Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication abilities. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capability. Client-focused, with commercial awareness and attention to quality. Passionate about sport, sustainability, and design innovation. The Design Lead will be based within STRI’s design team, collaborating closely with agronomic, engineering and research specialists. The role involves both office and on-site work, with periodic travel to client locations in the UK and Internationally. Benefits
Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Financial planning services Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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