Design Lead - Sports Surfaces (REVIT/Civil Engineering)

Design Lead – Sports Surfaces (Revit / Civil Engineering) Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 Location: Bingley West Yorkshire | Hybrid working considered Type: Permanent The Role We are working with a specialist technical consultancy delivering sports surfaces, field-of-play and civil infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. They are seeking a hands-on Design Lead with a strong Civil Engineering background and advanced Revit capability to lead the production and coordination of detailed design information for complex sports and infrastructure schemes. This is a technical, model-led role — ideal for a senior Revit-proficient CAD / BIM professional who wants ownership of design delivery rather than a purely managerial position. Key Responsibilities Revit & Technical Design Leadership Lead the production of Revit-based design models and technical drawings for sports surface and civil infrastructure projects. Take ownership of federated BIM models, ensuring coordination across civil, drainage, irrigation, lighting, and specialist systems. Set and maintain model standards, levels of detail (LoD) and information (LoI) across project stages. Review and technically approve Revit outputs from internal teams and external consultants. Civil & Infrastructure Design Develop detailed designs for substructures, earthworks, drainage, surface build-ups and field-of-play systems. Ensure designs are technically robust, buildable, and compliant with relevant standards. Provide technical input during tender, construction, and site phases. Project & Stakeholder Coordination Act as the technical design interface with project managers, engineers, and contractors. Support design programming and information delivery planning. Mentor junior CAD / Revit technicians and engineers. The Person Essential Civil Engineering degree (or closely related discipline). Strong, demonstrable Revit experience in a civil / infrastructure environment. Background as a CAD Technician, BIM Technician, Civil Designer, or Design Engineer progressing into a lead role. Experience delivering detailed design packages rather than concept-only work. Confident working within BIM workflows and federated models. Highly Desirable Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Knowledge of drainage, earthworks, levels, and surface construction. Experience working on sports facilities, stadiums, highways, or complex external works. Familiarity with international design standards and technical specifications. What’s on Offer Competitive salary up to £60,000 Pension and life insurance Enhanced family leave Health & wellbeing support Hybrid working options Long-term career progression within a specialist technical consultancy