Design Lead

WarringtonFull-timePosted Jul 8, 2026

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. 

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.  

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Join our United Infrastructure Connected Pillar, where we're shaping the future of wireless telecommunications by delivering innovative, reliable connectivity solutions. As part of a team driving critical infrastructure and next-generation networks, you'll play a key role in connecting people, businesses, and communities through cutting-edge technology.

 

The Design Lead is responsible for leading the planning, design, coordination, and quality assurance of Designs across multiple projects across the UK.

 

The role provides technical leadership to design teams, ensuring that solutions meet client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations while supporting efficient project delivery.

 

The Design Lead will work closely with project managers, acquisition teams, structural engineers, tower manufacturers etc to deliver high-quality designs for new site builds and upgrade sites.

Job Description 

  • Preparing & supporting preparation of site designs to operator guidance & requirements. 

  • Providing technical input to and producing Planning & Construction drawings using CAD 2D software. 

  • Making recommendations for & progressing further investigation works. 

  • Providing project specific technical & engineering input to support designers & delivery management teams. 

  • Client liaison & collaboration to drive appropriate design solutions.  

Qualifications 

  • Previous experience of within telecommunications design industry essential. 

  • 5+ years’ experience on CAD software (preferably in engineering) 

  • A significant qualification in design/engineering 

  • Computer literate, including software packages such as AutoCAD & Microsoft Office 

  • Able to record detail & complete documentation manually & electronically. 

  • Good communicator & well organised. 

 

Additional information 

Additional Information 

Benefits: 

  • Bike to work scheme 

  • Company pension 

  • Life insurance 

  • Private medical insurance 

  • Wellness programmes 

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.

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