Lead CAD Draughtsperson – Power Grid Projects

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LSTC Group Ltd, part of the SOCOTEC Group, is seeking a Lead Engineering Draughtsperson to head a team delivering Overhead Line, Foundations & Structures and substation drawings for UK projects. You will lead a small team, ensure drawings meet standards, and contribute to tender strategies.

You will work hands-on in Microstation, Solid Edge and NX, mentor colleagues, drive QA/QC, and collaborate with engineers and project managers across the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in an Engineering/Civils environment.
• Proven team leadership.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM requirements.
• A valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a small team of Engineering Draughtspersons, ensuring every drawing meets company and industry standards.
• Overseeing delivery of technical drawings: Wire Clearance Diagrams, RC & Steelwork detailing, Feasibility Drawings, Construction Site Layouts, Cable Route Layouts, Wood Pole GA/EDs and more
• Bringing your CAD expertise into new project tenders, helping shape deliverables, timescales and costs
• Advising Project Managers and the CAD Operations Manager on lead times and resourcing
• Working hands-on in Microstation 2D/3D, Solid Edge 3D CAD / TEKLA to produce scheme layouts, tower/gantry foundation drawings, insulator sets, earthing diagrams, wire clearance checks, rebar schedules and more
• Driving quality assurance and QA/QC across the drawing office
• Mentoring, coaching and developing your team through 1-2-1s, appraisals and a structured mentorship programme
• Collaborating closely with LSTC Engineers and Project Managers on innovative engineering solutions
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of LSTC's Drawing Office procedures and best-practice standards
• Occasional travel to client and contractor sites across the UK.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project coordination

Education

HND/HNC in Engineering

A-levels and GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

Microstation Connect

SolidEdge

NX

Open Utilities Substation

Job description

LSTC Group Ltd, part of the SOCOTEC Group, is seeking a Lead Engineering Draughtsperson to head a team delivering Overhead Line, Foundations & Structures and substation drawings for UK projects. You will lead a small team, ensure drawings meet standards, and contribute to tender strategies.

You will work hands-on in Microstation, Solid Edge and NX, mentor colleagues, drive QA/QC, and collaborate with engineers and project managers across the UK.