Drawing Office Manager

Verto People; Highweek; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Newton Abbot is seeking a Drawing Office Manager to lead the drafting and engineering team. This leadership role focuses on ensuring high-quality design outputs and efficient workflow management, driving Lean Engineering principles and continuous improvement. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or engineering environment. The position offers a salary of £45,000 to £50,000 with benefits including training, development, and 28 days of holiday.

Benefits

Training and development

Pension contribution

Free onsite parking

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar managerial role within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong understanding of design compliance and engineering workflows.
• Knowledge of UKCA marking and Design Risk Assessments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Drawing Office team to meet deadlines.
• Ensure that all design outputs comply with company standards.
• Drive Lean Engineering principles within the office.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

A Drawing Office Manager / Engineering Manager / Design Office Lead is required for a market-leading engineering and materials-handling specialist based in Newton Abbot. The Drawing Office Manager will oversee the coordination, direction, and development of the drafting and engineering team. This is a leadership role focused on workflow management, quality assurance, design standards, and supporting multiple projects from concept through to manufacture. The position acts as the central hub between Project Managers, the Workshop, and the wider Engineering team, ensuring efficient delivery, accurate design output, and continuous improvement across the Drawing Office.

Package

• Salary between 45, 000 to 50,000
• Monday to Friday hours
• Training, development, and progression within a growing engineering business
• Fully onsite role based in Newton Abbott, Devon
• Free onsite parking
• Pension contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Drawing Office Manager Role

• Lead, manage, and develop the Drawing Office team, ensuring all drafting, detailing, and engineering tasks are delivered on time and to the highest standards.
• Oversee design output, ensuring all drawings meet company standards and legislative requirements.
• Drive Lean Engineering principles and develop a deep understanding of materials-handling and engineering processes.
• Identify design changes or specification variations, escalating immediately to the Project and Commercial teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Drawing Office Manager / Design Office Lead / Engineering Manager within a manufacturing, engineering, or materials-handling environment.
• Strong understanding of drafting, detailing, engineering workflows, and design compliance.
• Knowledge of UKCA marking, Design Risk Assessments, and engineering standards desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liase efficiently between departments
• Have a strong commercial awareness
• Be able to commute to Newton Abbott