At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of innovative smart building solutions and manage projects from start to finish.
- Company: A leading tech integrator in smart buildings and digital infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a dynamic work environment in Central London.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior team members and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of smart technology and make a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in pre-sales design and strong technical knowledge of smart building technologies.
Location: Central London (on-site)
Role type: Full Time | Permanent
We are working with a specialist smart buildings and technology integrator delivering end-to-end digital infrastructure solutions across commercial real estate, data centres, residential and hospitality sectors. With a strong reputation for delivering integrated, multi-technology environments, they are now seeking a Pre-Sales / Pre-Construction Design Lead to take ownership of technical solutions from early engagement through to project handover. This is a key role sitting between sales, design and delivery, leading the development of high-quality, commercially robust smart building solutions.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading technical input across pre-sales, bid and pre-construction phases
- Owning opportunities from initial enquiry through to contract award and handover
- Designing and costing multi-technology smart building solutions
- Producing high-quality technical proposals, BoMs and cost models
- Working closely with sales, commercial and delivery teams to shape winning bids
- Attending client meetings, site surveys and presentations
- Leading pre-construction design coordination and ensuring smooth transition to delivery teams
- Managing design changes, variations and technical compliance post-award
- Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members where required
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in pre-sales / pre-construction design within smart buildings or ICT infrastructure
- Strong experience designing multi-technology solutions, including:
- Structured cabling (copper & fibre)
- Electronic security (CCTV, access control, intruder)
- AV and collaboration systems
- IoT / smart building platforms
- Experience working on large-scale or complex construction / technology projects
- Strong commercial awareness and experience producing cost models and tender submissions
- Ability to engage with clients and present technical solutions confidently
- Experience coordinating across multiple internal and external stakeholders
What you’ll bring:
- A strong blend of technical design and commercial understanding
- The ability to lead and own opportunities through the full pre-construction lifecycle
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, solution-focused approach in fast-paced environments
- Interest in emerging technologies within smart buildings and digital infrastructure
Lead Design Engineer in London employer: TGS International Group
TGS International Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on professional development and competitive benefits, including performance bonuses, employees are empowered to grow their skills while contributing to cutting-edge data centre projects. Join a team that values technical leadership and fosters a culture of success from bid to delivery.
