Drawing Office Manager

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Drawing Office Manager to oversee their drafting and engineering team in Newton Abbot. The role focuses on workflow management and quality assurance, ensuring timely project delivery and compliance with design standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in an engineering environment and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development

Pension contribution

28 days holiday

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Drawing Office Manager, Engineering Manager, or Design Office Lead within an engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering workflows and compliance.
• Knowledge of UKCA marking and design assessment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Drawing Office team to ensure timely delivery of engineering tasks.
• Oversee quality and compliance of design outputs.
• Drive Lean Engineering principles within the team.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Understanding of drafting and detailing

Excellent 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