Drawing Office Manager

Centristic Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Brighton is seeking a proactive Drawing Office Manager to lead its drafting and detailing team. In this role, you will ensure high-quality drawings, coordinate project resources, and support team development. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in an engineering environment, along with proficiency in Tekla Structures and Trimble Connect. This is an opportunity to influence quality standards and grow within a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Key leadership role

Opportunity for growth

Supportive technical team

Qualifications

• Experience managing a drawing office or design team in an engineering environment.
• Strong technical background in drafting, detailing, or engineering.
• Understanding of UKCA marking, Design Risk Assessments, and workshop/site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Drawing Office team, ensuring high-quality and error-free drawings.
• Coordinate resources, workloads, and timescales to meet project deadlines.
• Review and approve drawings to ensure compliance with company standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

Tekla Structures

Trimble Connect

Job description

Are you an experienced design or engineering professional with strong leadership skills? Centristic is looking for a proactive Drawing Office Manager to lead our drafting and detailing team, drive quality, and ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the Drawing Office team, ensuring high-quality and error-free drawings.
• Coordinate resources, workloads, and timescales to meet project deadlines and milestones.
• Act as the central contact for Project Managers, supporting design changes and early planning.
• Work closely with the Workshop Manager to ensure smooth and timely drawing handovers.
• Run Kick-Off Meetings, Technical Reviews, and weekly DO meetings to track progress and resolve issues.
• Review and approve drawings to ensure compliance with company standards and UKCA/legislative requirements.
• Maintain and improve drawing office processes, quality standards, and document control.
• Monitor commercial aspects, including variations, drawing hours, and specification changes.
• Support team development, training, performance management, and recruitment.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing a drawing office or design team in an engineering environment.
• Strong technical background in drafting, detailing, or engineering (materials handling experience a plus).
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Understanding of UKCA marking, Design Risk Assessments, and workshop/site operations (or willingness to learn).
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and variations.
• Proficiency with Tekla Structures and Trimble Connect software essential.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key leader in a respected engineering business.
• Influence processes, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with a knowledgeable and supportive technical team.
• Opportunity to develop and grow within a forward-thinking company.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [e-mail], quoting “Drawing Office Manager” in the subject line.