Drawing Office Manager
2 weeks ago
Drawing Office 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 Record variations, track hours, and ensure projects stay on budget Manage day-to-day operations of the drawing office, including staff development, recruitment, training, and performance management Supervise workflow and processes to ensure projects are delivered on time, error-free, and to the highest quality Coordinate weekly team meetings to address issues, share updates, and coach the team to achieve goals Are you the right person for the job? We're looking for someone with: Essential: Proven experience managing a drawing office or design team Strong knowledge of engineering, materials handling, and project management Experienced inTekla TrimbleandAuto-CAD Understanding of UKCA marking, design risk assessments, and regulatory compliance Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills Commercial awareness, including budget management and recording variations The ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and team priorities effectively Ability to undertake a full DBS check Advantageous: Engineering qualification Experience with writing process flow diagrams CSCS Card and SPA Quarry Card A background in Quality Control Experience coming from a grass root role in the industry, with a keen eye for the technical application of design / problem solving as well as the theoretical SMSTS qualification What's in it for you? Lead and develop a talented drawing office team across Devon and Stoke-on-Trent Work with cutting-edge engineering software, including AutoCAD and Tekla (Trimble) Play a key role in designing, fabricating, and installing bulk materials handling equipment Pension scheme On-site parking 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays What's next? It's easy Click “APPLY” now We can't wait to hear from you Your data will be handled in line with GDPRTPBN1_UKTJ
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Drawing Office Manager
2 days ago
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom Centristic Ltd Full timeAre you an experienced design or engineering professional with strong leadership skills? Centristic is looking for a proactive Drawing Office Manager to lead our drafting and detailing team, drive quality, and ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects. What You’ll Do * Lead and manage the Drawing Office team, ensuring high-quality and...
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Drawing Office Manager
2 days ago
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom Verto People Full timeA 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...
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Drawing Office Manager
1 week ago
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom Verto People Full timeA 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,...
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Drawing Office Manager
2 days ago
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom Verto People Full timeA 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...
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Drawing Office Manager
6 days ago
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom Verto People Full timeA Drawing Office Manager / Engineering Manager / Design Office Lead is required for a market-leading engineering and materials-handling specialist based in Newton Abbot.The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. The Drawing Office Manager will oversee the...
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Drawing Office Manager
5 days ago
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom Verto People Full timeA Drawing Office Manager / Engineering Manager / Design Office Lead is required for a market-leading engineering and materials-handling specialist based in Newton Abbot.The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. The Drawing Office Manager will oversee the...
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Drawing Office Manager
6 days ago
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom Verto People Full timeA Drawing Office Manager / Engineering Manager / Design Office Lead is required for a market-leading engineering and materials-handling specialist based in Newton Abbot.The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. The Drawing Office Manager will oversee the...
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Drawing Office Manager
2 weeks ago
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom Talent Finder Full timeDrawing Office 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 annumQualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.About Our ClientOur client is a well-established...
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Drawing Office Manager
2 weeks ago
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom Centristic Ltd Full timeCoordination of the drafting, Engineering and detailing team. Develop programme and establish timescales for tasks and ensure timescales and project milestones are met. Central hub for Project Managers to go to for DO resource and allocation and design changes. Liaise with Workshop Manager for timely handover of drawings and ensure quality of handover is...
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Drawing Office Manager
2 weeks ago
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom Talent Finder Careers Full timeDrawing Office 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 annumAbout Our ClientOur client is a well-established UK engineering company that has been designing, fabricating, and installing bulk materials handling equipment for...
