Tekla Design Manager

Talent Finder Careers; Highweek; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Newton Abbot is seeking a Tekla Design Manager to lead a team in drafting and engineering. This full-time role involves coordinating projects, ensuring high-quality standards, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and experience with Tekla Structures and AutoCAD. You will work from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a salary between £55,000 and £60,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in leading design teams in engineering contexts.
• Proficiency in using Tekla Structures and AutoCAD software.
• Ability to handle project management tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the drafting, engineering, and detailing team.
• Serve as the main point of contact for project managers regarding resources.
• Develop and maintain design quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Engineering Design

Quality Assurance

Team Coordination

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

Job description

Tekla Design 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

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