Lead Design Engineer - Heritage Aviation Specialist Location: Gloucestershire About Our Client Our client is a prestigious specialist engineering company with a unique focus on maintaining and restoring heritage aircraft. Due to significant growth and increased demand, they''re seeking a Lead Design Engineer to join their CAA Approved Design Organisation based in Gloucestershire. Working with this industry leader offers a rare opportunity to apply modern engineering expertise to historically significant aerospace projects. Their team is responsible for ensuring the continued flight capability of some of the UK''s most important historical aircraft. The Role As Lead Design Engineer, you''ll play a crucial role in their expanding design team, working on fascinating multidisciplinary legacy aerospace projects involving aero-structures, engines, and systems from classic aviation eras. Key Responsibilities: Leading engineering projects within a CAA Approved Design Organisation Developing complete approved design solutions for heritage aircraft Conducting compliance verification of design artifacts Creating CAD models and detailed technical drawings Liaising with customers, sub-contractors and internal teams Providing mentorship and technical guidance to project team members The Ideal Candidate We''re seeking a highly motivated design professional with: Degree qualification in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) Significant experience as a Design Engineer with