Drawing Office Civils Design Lead
SP TRANSMISSION PLC
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SP Energy Networks in Cambuslang is seeking a Drawing Office Civils Design Lead to head the Civils Drawing Office. You will manage a civil/structural design team, deliver 3D models and drawings, and ensure quality, coordination and compliance with standards.
You will lead planning, resource allocation and development, promote BIM workflows using AutoCAD, Revit and Autodesk Forma, and collaborate with project teams and external design houses across Scotland's transmission network.
Qualifications
- HNC/HND, degree or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline
- Experience in civil/structural 3D models and drawings
- Experience in technical checking of models/drawings and QA of outputs
- Experience managing and coordinating a technical Drawing Office or design-production team
- Previous formal line-management experience is desirable
- UK driving licence and travel to project/site locations as needed
Responsibilities
- Directing the Civils Drawing Office team with clear priorities and high delivery standards
- Planning and allocating work across the team considering project demand and resources
- Providing technical direction for civil and structural 3D models and drawings
- Managing direct reports including performance, attendance, wellbeing and development
- Overseeing recruitment, coaching and structured development of team members
- Promoting BIM, Revit, Autodesk Forma and other digital tools and enforcing standards
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Job description
Drawing Office Civils Design Lead
Cambuslang
From £63,200 to £79,000 + Upto 15 % Bonus + Medical Cover
Help us create a better future, quicke At SP Energy Networks, we are strengthening our Drawing Office capability to support the safe, consistent and efficient delivery of Transmission Network projects. As our Drawing Office Civils Design Lead, you will report to the Drawing Office Manager and take charge of the Civils Drawing Office team. You will manage the team's people, workload, development and delivery. You will also provide technical direction for the production, coordination, checking and quality of civil and structural 3D models and drawings. Your work will help deliver the network that supports Scotland's net zero goals.
- Directing the Civils Drawing Office team, setting clear priorities and maintaining high standards of delivery and quality.
- Planning and allocating work across the team, balancing project demand, available resource, programme requirements and delivery risk.
- Providing technical direction so that civil and structural 3D models and drawings are well defined, coordinated, checked and assured.
- Managing direct reports, including performance, attendance, wellbeing, conduct and development, with support from the Drawing Office Manager.
- Overseeing recruitment, coaching, mentoring and structured development to build the capability of each team member and of the team as a whole.
- Promoting the use of BIM, Revit, Autodesk Forma and other digital tools, and embedding agreed standards and workflows.
- Applying engineering standards, Drawing Office procedures, health and safety requirements, quality controls and design-change arrangements consistently.
- Using errors, rework and audit findings to drive practical improvement.
- Developing and reviewing Drawing Office processes, model and drawing standards and working practices to improve how we produce and deliver information.
- Coordinating interfaces with Plant, Protection and Control, Cables, Estates, Land and Planning, project teams and external design houses.
- Keeping the Drawing Office Manager, project teams and stakeholders informed on workload, priorities, technical issues, programme risk and team performance.
- An HNC/HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrable equivalent experience in civil or structural design is also welcome.
- Demonstrable experience producing civil or structural 3D models and drawings.
- Demonstrable experience in the technical checking of these models and drawings, with the ability to oversee and assure the quality of Drawing Office outputs.
- Demonstrable experience managing and coordinating a technical Drawing Office or design-production team.
- Previous formal line-management experience is desirable but not essential.
- A UK driving licence and the ability to travel to project and site locations as needed.
- Experience producing, coordinating and checking civil and/or structural 3D models and drawings. This may include civil layouts and details, foundations, buildings and structural elements, site infrastructure, and underground cable civil works.
- Experience in electrical substation civil and structural work is desirable.
- Experience allocating work, providing technical guidance, helping team members develop and maintaining delivery and quality standards within a design team.
- A sound knowledge of controlled model and drawing production, checking and change-management processes.
- Good knowledge of constructability, health and safety requirements, and the application of Drawing Office procedures and engineering standards.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities, assess complex information, identify interfaces and risks, and give practical direction.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to guide technical discussions, give clear direction and build strong working relationships with internal teams, external design organisations and the supply chain.
- Experience with 2D and 3D design and information-management tools, including AutoCAD and Revit.
- Experience with BIM and digital design workflows, including Autodesk Forma, Vault and ProjectWise, is desirable.
As well as an attractive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action -- our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world -- today and tomorrow.
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
- Equity Plans
- Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
- Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
- Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
- Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
- Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing assistance
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's goal to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Alongside our values, they make us a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all sorts of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
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