United Infrastructure Ltd
Design Lead
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Design Lead
Senior Telecommunications Design Technician
About the Role
United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business specialising in delivering critical infrastructure projects across utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our highly skilled team delivers innovative solutions to complex client challenges, split into two core business areas:
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Utility Infrastructure Our specialists design, build, and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power, and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
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Social Infrastructure Our team revitalises homes and communities through retrofitting, refurbishment, and maintenance projects.
We’re a leading UK infrastructure, construction, and property services company, serving public and private sector clients. With over 1,400 employees, we enable resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces for future generations.
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Responsibilities
- Preparing and supporting the preparation of site designs in line with operator guidelines and requirements.
- Providing technical input and producing Planning & Construction drawings using CAD 2D software.
- Making recommendations for and progressing further investigation works.
- Delivering project-specific technical and engineering input to support designers and delivery management teams.
- Collaborating closely with clients to design appropriate solutions.
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Requirements
- Essential:
- Proven experience in the telecommunications design industry.
- 5+ years’ experience using CAD software (preferably in an engineering context).
- Strong design/engineering qualification.
- Proficiency with software packages like AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to record detailed manual and electronic documentation.
- Outstanding communication and organisation skills.
Benefits
United Infrastructure offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Bike-to-work scheme
- Company pension
- Life and private medical insurance
- Wellness programmes
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