CAD Design Manager

Get Recruited Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a CAD Manager / Design Manager to oversee a design team in Oldham. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AutoCAD 2D and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This role involves managing projects from concept to completion while ensuring design quality and cost-effectiveness. If you have a proven track record and the desire to lead a talented team, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CAD Manager, Design Manager, or in a senior Design Engineer role.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D; additional experience with Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks would be advantageous.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to ensure designs are cost-effective.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Design Engineers, overseeing workload and quality.
• Oversee the production of detailed designs for projects.
• Provide technical leadership ensuring all drawings meet client specifications.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across CAD and design processes.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

Leadership skills

Team management

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Office

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

CAD MANAGER / DESIGN MANAGER

OLDHAM

£60,000 CIRCA (NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE)

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're exclusively supporting a highly reputable business based in Oldham, who are looking to appoint a CAD Manager / Design Manager to lead and develop their growing design department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business recognised for delivering exceptional design, engineering and installation services across commercial, healthcare, high-security and new build environments. Working alongside major partners, they pride themselves on offering cost-effective, innovative and sustainable solutions.

As the CAD Manager / Design Manager, you'll lead a team of experienced Design Engineers, taking ownership of the design process from concept through to completion. You'll ensure drawings are technically precise, cost-effective, and aligned with customer specifications, while driving best practice, efficiency and continuous improvement across the department.

THE CAD MANAGER / DESIGN MANAGER ROLE

• Lead and manage a team of Design Engineers, overseeing workload, quality and professional development.
• Oversee the production of detailed designs and layout drawings for projects.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure all drawings meet client specifications, design standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers and clients from initial consultation through to final delivery.
• Ensure designs are optimised for cost, installation efficiency and long-term performance.
• Liaise with suppliers and key manufacturer partners to ensure the most suitable products and systems are specified.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the CAD and design process.
• Report directly to senior management on project progress, team performance, and design output quality.

THE PERSON

• Proven experience as a CAD Manager, Design Manager, or in a senior Design Engineer role.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D; additional experience with Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks would be advantageous.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills and able to mentor, motivate and develop junior design engineers.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to ensure designs are both technically sound and cost-effective.
• Confident communicator who can liaise effectively with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and Excel (including formula creation).

TO APPLY FOR THE CAD MANAGER / DESIGN MANAGER POSITION

Please send your CV via the advertisement for immediate consideration.

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