Drawing Office Manager

Cameron Clarke Associates; Highweek; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering firm is seeking a Drawing Office Manager in Newton Abbot. You will lead and develop a talented design team responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality drawings for materials handling equipment. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience, strong engineering knowledge, and be proficient in AutoCAD and Tekla. This role offers a salary of £55,000 – £60,000 per annum, along with benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Pension scheme

On-site parking

20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a drawing office or design team.
• Strong knowledge of engineering, materials handling, and project management.
• Understanding of UKCA marking and design risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the drafting, engineering, and detailing team.
• Serve as the main point of contact for project managers regarding resources.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the drawing office.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Engineering knowledge

Budget management

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla Trimble

Job description

Drawing Office Manager | Newton Abbot, Devon | Full Time | Working hours are Monday – Friday, 8 : 00 am – 4 : 30 pm, with flexibility if project demands require | £55,000 – £60,000 per annum

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established UK engineering company that has been designing, fabricating, and installing bulk materials handling equipment for over 40 years. Their systems — including conveyors, hoppers, feeders, and screening plants — are used widely in the quarrying, recycling, and bulk handling industries. They also supply structural and architectural steelwork for construction projects.

Safety, quality, and innovation are at the heart of everything they do, with a dedicated design office, in-house fabrication, and full installation services.

What will your role look like?

• Lead and coordinate the drafting, engineering, and detailing team
• Serve as the main point of contact for project managers regarding DO resources and design changes
• Liaise with the Workshop Manager to ensure timely, high-quality handover of drawings
• Develop and maintain design quality standards, processes, and electronic records
• Organise kick-off meetings and technical reviews, monitoring drawing production progress
• Approve drawings and maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Record variations, track hours, and ensure projects stay on budget
• Manage day-to-day operations of the drawing office, including staff development, recruitment, training, and performance management
• Supervise workflow and processes to ensure projects are delivered on time, error-free, and to the highest quality
• Coordinate weekly team meetings to address issues, share updates, and coach the team to achieve goals

Are you the right person for the job?

We’re looking for someone with :

Essential:

• Proven experience managing a drawing office or design team
• Strong knowledge of engineering, materials handling, and project management
• Experienced in Tekla Trimble and Auto-CAD
• Understanding of UKCA marking, design risk assessments, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills
• Commercial awareness, including budget management and recording variations
• The ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and team priorities effectively
• Ability to undertake a full DBS check

Advantageous:

• Engineering qualification
• Experience with writing process flow diagrams
• CSCS Card and SPA Quarry Card
• A background in Quality Control
• Experience coming from a grass root role in the industry, with a keen eye for the technical application of design / problem solving as well as the theoretical
• SMSTS qualification

What’s in it for you?

• Lead and develop a talented drawing office team across Devon and Stoke-on-Trent
• Work with cutting-edge engineering software, including AutoCAD and Tekla (Trimble)
• Play a key role in designing, fabricating, and installing bulk materials handling equipment
• Pension scheme
• On-site parking
• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

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