Responsible for all direct reports HR issues and guidance and coordinating recruitment, monitoring & development of team members drawing office skills
Creation of training content and presentations in line with development programme for each team member; provide guidance and support in areas of expertise
Collaborate with other section heads regarding workload programmes to ensure KPIs are maintained
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality work to clients and achieve high client satisfaction
Monitor, create and approve drawing office process; prepare and review drawing documentation and processes
Ensure team prioritise health, safety, quality, and environmental standards and adherence to externally audited QA systems
Oversee maintenance and upkeep of drawing office databases and maintain an auditable design/design change system to facilitate BS EN 9001 accreditation
Conduct spot checks on basic and detailed engineering drawings during approval process
Keep drawing office manager, project staff and clients updated on progress and any issues
Contribute recommendations and deliver continuous improvement initiatives relating to drawing office functions and deliverables
Requirements
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas at voltages ranging from LV to 400kV: Civil/Plant Layouts Design - Drawing Production; Cable Route Design - Drawing Production; Overhead Lines Design - Drawing Production; Electrical Protection and Control – Drawing Production
In-depth understanding of engineering design principles and health & safety requirements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, departments, and businesses
Proficient in Autodesk products including AutoCAD 2020, Vault, ACC, ProjectWise, Revit, Raster Design 2020, and the MS Office suite
Excellent organisational abilities; ability to plan and manage conflicting requirements to meet challenging deadlines
Capability to investigate and comprehend detailed civil and substation design aspects of transmission/distribution network design or other energy-related assets
Experience contributing continuous improvement initiatives relating to drawing office functions and deliverables
Proven people management and leadership skills; responsibility for HR issues and team development
HNC / HND in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering OR proven engineering experience within Transmission Substation Design - Drawing Office
Understanding of Engineering Design drawing production in chosen field
Working knowledge of drawing standards and procedures and maintaining auditable design/change system to facilitate BS EN 9001 accreditation
Valid UK driving licence
Benefits
Up to 15% annual bonus
Single Cover Healthcare
Pension scheme with double match up to a company contribution of 10%
36 days annual leave
Holiday purchase (option to buy extra annual leave)
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers
"Count us in" pledge to reduce carbon emissions and support climate action
Electric Vehicle Schemes
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts and employee deals on travel insurance
Professional development and internal talent investment
Reasonable support/adjustments in recruiting for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent
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