CAD Design Manager

1 day ago

Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom Get Recruited Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year

CAD MANAGER / DESIGN MANAGER
OLDHAM
£60,000 CIRCA (NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE)

THE OPPORTUNITY:
We're exclusively supporting a highly reputable business based in Oldham, who are looking to appoint a CAD Manager / Design Manager to lead and develop their growing design department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business recognised for delivering exceptional design, engineering and installation services across commercial, healthcare, high-security and new build environments. Working alongside major partners, they pride themselves on offering cost-effective, innovative and sustainable solutions.

As the CAD Manager / Design Manager, you'll lead a team of experienced Design Engineers, taking ownership of the design process from concept through to completion. You'll ensure drawings are technically precise, cost-effective, and aligned with customer specifications, while driving best practice, efficiency and continuous improvement across the department.

THE CAD MANAGER / DESIGN MANAGER ROLE:

  • Lead and manage a team of Design Engineers, overseeing workload, quality and professional development.
  • Oversee the production of detailed designs and layout drawings for projects.
  • Provide technical leadership and ensure all drawings meet client specifications, design standards, and regulatory compliance.
  • Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers and clients from initial consultation through to final delivery.
  • Ensure designs are optimised for cost, installation efficiency and long-term performance.
  • Liaise with suppliers and key manufacturer partners to ensure the most suitable products and systems are specified.
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the CAD and design process.
  • Report directly to senior management on project progress, team performance, and design output quality.

THE PERSON:

  • Proven experience as a CAD Manager, Design Manager, or in a senior Design Engineer role
  • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D; additional experience with Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks would be advantageous.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills and able to mentor, motivate and develop junior design engineers.
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to ensure designs are both technically sound and cost-effective.
  • Confident communicator who can liaise effectively with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Competent with Microsoft Office and Excel (including formula creation).

TO APPLY FOR THE CAD MANAGER / DESIGN MANAGER POSITION:
Please send your CV via the advertisement for immediate consideration.

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