CAD Manager

Russell Taylor Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a CAD Manager to prepare CAD drawings for control system projects in the rail industry. The role offers a salary between £40k and £50k, with hybrid working and opportunities for overtime. Ideal candidates will have significant experience using AutoCAD in a rail environment. Additional benefits include 25 days holiday and flexible working hours.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime and site uplifts

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Significant experience of using AutoCAD or equivalent drawing packages.
• CAD experience within a relevant rail environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings for control system projects within the Rail industry.
• Review CAD processes for improvements and enhancements.
• Manage the centralized CAD repository.
• Develop relationships with designers for efficient production of project CAD drawings.
• Provide CAD training as requested.
• Assist engineering and project management with design and installation.

Skills

AutoCAD

CAD experience in a rail environment

Job description

Vacancy Title: CAD Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Staffordshire Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING Salary: £40000 - £50000 per annum Start Date: 2025-09-17 REF: J91984999 Contact Name: Ben Evans Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 1 day ago CAD Manager
Full time - Permanent
Burton-upon-Trent

Are you an experienced & enthusiastic Senior CAD Designer or Manager with AutoCAD and rail experience?
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge?
Then this may be a great opportunity for you!

What's in it for you?
•£40k to £50k basic salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 over time)
• Overtime and site uplifts available
• Hybrid working with flexible start and finish times
• 12pm finish on a Friday.

What will you be doing?
• You will be responsible for preparing CAD drawings for control system projects within the Rail industry.
• You will continuously review CAD processes with the aim of making improvements and enhancements
• You will manage the centralized CAD repository
• You will develop excellent working relationships with designers to ensure effective and efficient production of project CAD drawings
• You will provide CAD training as requested
• You will assist engineering and project management with project works including design and installation of engineering solutions to customer specifications

Where will you be doing it?
Based near Burton-upon-Trent, our client is a market leader in the provision of detailed engineered
solutions for safety, control and automated applications in the rail industry.

What projects will you be working on:
• Automatic Selective Door Opening and Correct Side Door Enabling systems.
• Specialist CCTV cameras for Driver Only Operation and Pantograph Monitoring
• Train Control and Management Systems, Train Communication Networks, Vehicle Control units; Vigilance Control Systems.
• SCADA projects - station and trackside
• Customer Information Systems
• Level Crossing control and signalling control systems

What you'll need:
• You'll have significant experience of using AutoCad or equivalent drawing packages
• You'll have CAD experience within a relevant rail environment

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