Joining Arup
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists. We work with purpose, using creativity and technical excellence to shape a better world.
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Job Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Rail Team CAD Manager to lead CAD operations within our Rail Design Team. This role offers the opportunity to manage and inspire a team of CAD technicians, ensuring high-quality delivery across a range of railway and civil engineering projects. You will be responsible for overseeing CAD standards, resource planning, and technical development, while acting as a key liaison between design teams, clients, and contractors. Location: Manchester (with occasional travel to other offices and client sites)
Is this role for you?
Team Leadership & Management
- Lead and manage the CAD team’s workload and performance.
- Mentor junior technicians and support their development.
- Conduct skills evaluations and support recruitment activities.
- Identify training needs and implement development plans.
Project Delivery
- Oversee CAD production for railway and civil engineering projects.
- Ensure compliance with project CAD standards and QA procedures.
- Coordinate with design teams to produce 2D drawings and 3D models.
- Support BIM implementation and digital design workflows.
Technical Expertise
- Act as the focal point for CAD-related queries and guidance.
- Provide technical input to feasibility studies, investigations, and design reviews.
- Maintain drawing registers and ensure accurate documentation.
Collaboration & Communication
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Represent CAD at management meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
- Share best practices across teams and contribute to CAD service development.
Skills & Experience:
- Strong track record in CAD management within rail or civil engineering environments.
- Proficiency in relevant software: MicroStation, Bentley Rail Track, ClearRoute, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks.
- Experience with BIM and 3D modelling in infrastructure projects.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage resources and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with railway safety procedures and design standards.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.