Job reference
JOSH_1758788674
Company Name
Salary
£50000 - £60000 per annum
Location
Northampton
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
25/09/2025
Closing date
16/10/2025
Impact are currently recruiting for a developing and rapidly growing business for a Lead Design & Estimating Engineer to take full responsibility of developing and delivering technical design and cost estimation for various projects across the UK. As a Lead Engineer you will have growing involvement in the budgeting and tender process for each client. This role is crucial for delivering on client requirements using design experience to bring accuracy, commercial insight, and technical know-how to every proposal.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm
Salary: £50k - £60k (depending on experience)
Benefits:
* Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role
* A close-knit, value-led team that trusts people to work independently
* A supportive, flexible working environment
* Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health membership
* Additional perks such as a bonus day off for your birthday, social events, and more
Key responsibilities include:
* Producing detailed technical designs and drawings using AutoCAD
* Conducting desktop surveys and reviewing client specifications
* Creating accurate and commercially viable quotations
* Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers to specify and cost components
* Supporting (and eventually leading) the bid process
* Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in workflows and systems
Experience required:
* Solid experience in technical design and cost estimation
* Knowledge of relevant industry standards and practices
* Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Project
* A commercial mindset - you understand that effective design also needs to make business sense
* The ability to stay calm and focused under time pressure and changing scopes
* A collaborative, team-first attitude
If you are interested in this role then please apply with an up to date CV. Impact are working on behalf of a client.