CAD Manager

Heathrow Airport; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking a talented CAD Manager to support their Aviation, Defence, and Adjacent Markets sectors. The ideal candidate will manage a CAD team, ensuring high-standard technical documentation and fostering continuous improvement. Essential skills include proficiency with Autodesk software, and strong communication abilities. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 5 years traceable employment required.
• Desire for self-development and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of PAS128 requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a small CAD team.
• Support Project and Site Managers with CAD expertise.
• Quality control documentation and track performance.

Skills

Expert user of Autodesk Suite of products

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to interpret technical information

Good communication skills

Full UK driving license

Job description

About The Role

MGroup Transport (Aviation) are seeking a talented CAD Manager to join their Survey team. Primarily supporting their Aviation, Defence and Adjacent Markets sectors covering projects around the Southeast and Midlands.

Job Responsibilities

• Suitable for existing CAD Managers or Experienced CAD operators looking to progress their career to the next level
• You'll be supporting the Project and Site Managers with CAD technical expertise
• Managing and developing a small CAD team in the creation of different types of drawings for a variety of civil and infrastructure projects
• Provide MGroup and its clients with high-standard CAD drawings, models, documents, and work reports
• Ensure workflow runs smoothly and standard CAD processes are followed by the CAD team
• Review outputs for quality-controlled documentation, track performance, and manage CAD software

About You

What you\'ll bring (Essential Skills and Experience):

• Expert user of Autodesk Suite of products, including 3D Modelling
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to interpret technical information and drawings and translate this onto CAD platform
• Ability to manage work efficiently between multiple projects
• Good communications skills and ability to work well with other teams and departments at all levels both internally and externally, including client liaison
• Excellent data management and Quality Control
• Prepare survey reports containing sufficient information and conclusions and recommendations
• Contribute to the improvement of delivered products and quality of processing by accurately identifying and introducing improvement opportunities
• Train, support, mentor and guide CAD technicians and newcomers to the survey team
• Share knowledge and coach other team members in order to support improvements in team\'s performance
• Keep up to date with legislations and current industry trends
• Desire for self-development and continuous self-improvement
• Full UK driving license
• 5yr Traceable employment

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Understanding of PAS128 requirements and of other industry standards
• Experience in the analysis of GPR data and using GPR post-processing software
• Understanding of BIM practices
• Previous experience in a management role
• Experience working within the utilities, engineering and aviation sector

What\'s in it for you?

They offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and outside of work, some of which include:

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000\'s retail discounts
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

In addition, this role offers

• Competitive basic salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Bonus
• Payment uplifts
• Paid holidays
• Personal development training leading to Professional Qualifications

About The Company

M Group deliver infrastructure services across water,energy, telecom, highways, and rail & aviation to private and public sector organisations in the UK and Ireland. They take pride in constantly evolving, building their reach and growing their skills, so they can continue to deliver at the pace of change. Through collaboration across their Group, and by partnering with clients, M Group successfully deliver infrastructure that keeps the country running and supports all aspects of life.