The Opportunity My client is a well-established UK engineering and fabrication business delivering bespoke, high-integrity engineered solutions to clients across critical industrial sectors. The work is project-driven, technically demanding and quality-focused, with close collaboration between design, fabrication and project delivery teams. They are now looking to appoint a Head of Design to provide experienced technical leadership within an established mechanical design function. The Role This is a senior engineering leadership position with responsibility for setting technical standards, guiding design direction and developing an existing team of design engineers. The role supports the continued growth of a specialist engineered product range and involves close working with manufacturing, quality and project teams. The position combines strong engineering judgement with people leadership rather than day-to-day detailing. Key Responsibilities Develop and support an existing design team through guidance, review and shared problem-solving Provide technical oversight and feedback to ensure consistent, high-quality design outputs Set and uphold engineering and design standards, processes and best practice Review and approve complex designs, calculations and technical documentation Work closely with fabrication, quality, project and commercial teams to ensure designs are practical, compliant and buildable Drive continuous improvement within the design function, inclu