The Workdry Group
Design Team Leader
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Our Business
Selwood are one of the only UK companies to manufacture our own pump range for both sales and hire. Our range includes world leading pumps for handling solids, self-priming and environmental clean up. The flexibility, reliability and longevity of our pumps have ensured the Selwood name is synonymous with quality.
We are an innovative business with a cutting-edge approach to customer service, product development, manufacture and quality with a pedigree spanning seven decades. This ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain
About The Role
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Design Team Leader to join our team and take ownership of design delivery across multiple exciting projects.
This is a key role at the heart of our business, bringing together Sales, Solutions, Engineering and Operations to turn project requirements into accurate, practical and deliverable design solutions.
You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of Revit Specialists, Project Design Engineers and Setting Out & Surveying Engineers, guiding projects from the initial request through concept development, detailed design and construction documentation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Review drawings and models prior to submittal ensuring compliance with client requirements, regulatory and internal standards and industry best practices.
- Maintain thorough records of all design activities, including design changes, approvals, and decisions.
- Create and maintain accurate 3D models of Pumping applications using Autodesk Revit.
- Produce detailed construction documentation and drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and details, based on the Revit model.
- Conduct ongoing project reviews with the Solutions teams and Engineering Managers.
- Supervise, support and motivate a team of Revit Specialists, Project Design Engineers and Setting Out & Surveying Engineers during the concept and design phases.
- Monitor team performance, attendance, and conduct, escalating concerns to management where appropriate and supporting informal resolution where possible.
- Promote a positive and safe working environment where team members feel supported and able to raise concerns
- Lead by example in demonstrating company values, encouraging teamwork, accountability, and effective communication within the team and with other departments.
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Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience.
- Proven previous experience as a Lead Engineer, Engineering Team Leader or similar role in related industry.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to guide and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk Revit (preferably including both architectural and Mechanical Electrical Plumbing).
- Experience in creating and managing Revit families, templates, and standards.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to work across departments and with external stakeholders.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, for collaborating with project teams and clients, with the ability to keep accurate, clear and detailed records.
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Beneficial
- Knowledge of site surveying procedures and tools (GPS, Robotic EDM, etc) would be beneficial.
- Familiarity with other CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, etc.) is beneficial, but not essential.
- Experience working within a pumping, mechanical, construction or similar engineering environment.
What we can offer you
We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.
- Competitive salary
- Eligible for company bonus scheme
- Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
- 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
- Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
- Support for development and training
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Free on-site parking
This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.
EDI Statement
Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.
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