Designer/Project Engineer - Experience Heritage/Unusual Projects neede
2 days ago
Leicester
Designer / Project Engineer – Experience Design & Heritage Projects\n\nAre you a designer ready to take the next step towards a career in project management?\n\nAre you a experienced designer who is looking to transition into a Project Manager role—with support and development.\n\nWe’re particularly interested in individuals with a background in heritage, exhibitions, museums, retail, or other niche creative sectors, especially those who have worked on unusual, highly creative, or standout projects.\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to join a world-class team delivering high-profile projects across the UK, Ireland, and internationally, while being mentored into a fully-fledged Project Manager.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Designer / Project Engineer, you’ll still contribute creatively while beginning your journey into project management. You’ll support the delivery of projects and gain hands-on experience across bidding, design coordination, and project execution.\n\nWorking closely with senior Project Managers and Technical Directors, you’ll gradually take on more responsibility, ultimately progressing to managing projects from concept through to completion.\n\nProjects include museums, cultural destinations, heritage sites, and immersive visitor attractions.\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\nAround 4+ years’ experience in a design-based role.\nBackground in heritage, museum, exhibition, leisure, retail, or visitor-attraction projects—or other niche/creative sectors.\nExperience working on unusual, complex, or highly creative projects is highly desirable.\nAny exposure to project management (even at an assistant or support level) is beneficial.\nUnderstanding of design processes, RIBA stages, and contracts (JCT/NEC) is advantageous.\nAwareness of H&S, CDM regulations, building regulations, accessibility, and sustainability.\nAny experience with budgeting, scheduling, or resource planning is a plus.\nKnowledge of funding bodies such as NLHF, Fáilte Ireland, or Arts Council is desirable.\nStrong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.\n\nLocation & Working Style\n\nBased in Leicester city centre\nOccasional travel across the UK and internationally\nSome out-of-hours work may be required\nFull driving licence and valid passport required\n\nSalary & Benefits\n\n£35,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)\nStructured progression into Project Management\nOngoing training, mentorship, and development\nOpportunity to work with a globally recognised creative agency on unique, high-profile projects\nIf you are passionate about delivering memorable visitor experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, this is an ideal opportunity to progress your career in project management.\n\nTo be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to I can also be contacted directly on (phone number removed). I look forward to hearing from you!\n\nATA Recruitment specialise in the recruitment of Engineers across the UK, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! • \n\nYou must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.\n\nATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation