£60,000 circa (negotiable depending on experience)
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.
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
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