Lead CAD Engineer - Power Grid & Substations

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LSTC Group Ltd is a powerhouse delivering full turnkey solutions shaping the UK's electricity sector. We seek a Lead Engineering Draughtsperson to head a team delivering high-quality Overhead Line, Foundations & Structures and substation drawings for major UK projects.

You will mentor a small team, work hands‑on with Microstation 2D/3D, Solid Edge 3D CAD and TEKLA, and collaborate with engineers to drive quality, timescales and costs while travelling across the UK when required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering/civil environment with proven leadership.
• HND/HNC in Engineering; relevant English and maths GCSEs.
• Hands-on knowledge of Microstation Connect, SolidEdge, NX/Open Utilities Substation.
• Up-to-date health, safety and CDM knowledge; valid driving licence.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of Engineering Draughtspersons.
• Oversee delivery of drawings: Wire Clearance, RC/Steelwork, layouts.
• Incorporate CAD into tenders, shaping deliverables, timescales and costs.
• Advise Project Managers on lead times and resources.
• Hands-on CAD work in Microstation 2D/3D, Solid Edge 3D, TEKLA.
• Drive QA/QC across the drawing office.
• Mentor and develop your team through reviews and coaching.
• Collaborate with LSTC Engineers and Project Managers on solutions.
• Contribute to drawing office best-practice and continuous improvement.
• Occasional travel to client and contractor sites across the UK.

Skills

Team leadership

CAD expertise

Mentoring

Education

HND/HNC in Engineering

A-levels

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microstation Connect

SolidEdge

NX/Open Utilities Substation

Job description

LSTC Group Ltd is a powerhouse delivering full turnkey solutions shaping the UK's electricity sector. We seek a Lead Engineering Draughtsperson to head a team delivering high-quality Overhead Line, Foundations & Structures and substation drawings for major UK projects.

You will mentor a small team, work hands‑on with Microstation 2D/3D, Solid Edge 3D CAD and TEKLA, and collaborate with engineers to drive quality, timescales and costs while travelling across the UK when required.