Design Manager - CAD & Production Lead for High-Value Projects

Matthew James Group Ltd

Wallingford

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Matthew James Group Ltd in South Oxford is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process for high‑value projects in a specialist manufacturing environment, ensuring concepts translate into accurate, production‑ready designs.

You will produce detailed technical drawings with AutoCAD, Rhino, and EasyStone, interpret architectural and client requirements, manage multiple live projects, and collaborate with clients, architects, commercial teams and production to deliver practical,

Qualifications

Strong CAD/3D design capability with production‑ready drawings.
Experience producing detailed drawings for manufacture or installation.
Ability to interpret architectural drawings and client requirements.

Responsibilities

Produce and oversee detailed technical drawings and design packages using AutoCAD, Rhino, EasyStone or similar 2D/3D CAD software.
Interpret architectural drawings, specifications and client requirements.
Develop concepts and drawings into accurate, production‑ready designs.
Manage design activity across multiple concurrent projects.
Ensure designs are practical and achievable within manufacturing and site constraints.
Liaise directly with clients, architects, quantity surveyors, production and site teams.
Resolve technical and design queries throughout the project lifecycle.
Check and approve drawings before release to production.
Support estimating and pre‑construction teams with technical input.