Key Responsibilities Design Office Management Take overall responsibility for the performance, efficiency, and quality output of the design office. Continuously review and improve design concepts to enhance product quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness. Develop, implement, and enforce robust design procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with industry standards. Line manages all draughtsman, providing leadership, training, mentoring, and performance management. Recruitment of new cad technicians. Inc leasing with HR to set up contracts etc. Research, recommend, and help implement the latest drawing and design technology, ensuring systems are kept up to date. Manage and monitor the drawing office program to ensure deadlines are met. Prepare monthly payroll summary for accountants. Collate overtime, obtain approval, and populate the payroll sheet. Obtain overall approval from Kelvin and send to Xeinadin for processing HR HR document filing on SharePoint. Recruitment paperwork; offer letters, contracts of employment. New starter laptop and software set up. Liaise with Wavenet. New Starter onboarding paperwork; checklists, induction presentations. HR advice, dealing with queries. Pension Schemes Populate weekly Scorecards on the Ninety Platform. SMT L10 meetings. Take notes and manage the Ninety platform software. Prepare Weekly and Monthly Staff Presentations and other presentations ad hoc. Feel Good Indicator reporting. PeopleHR access for employees to manage holidays. Various admin tasks. E.g: Booking training courses, creating templates etc. PQQ requests and questionnaires CAD Technician Duties Liaise with customers to chase and obtain all necessary design information. Attend design meetings with the client. Work closely with the Contracts Manager (CM) to create models and drawings, finalising design sign-off. Prepare and issue drawings for customer approval. Register Variations (VOs) and send Early Warning Notices (EWNs). Offer advice on value engineering opportunities to improve design efficiency and reduce costs. Prepare complete drawing files for ordering, including NC (Numerical Control) data. Print fabrication and installation drawings for workshop and site use. Issue drawings and full handover documentation to the workshop and Site Project Manager. Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent knowledge of CAD systems and relevant drawing office software. Attention to detail and high standards of accuracy. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Good communication skills for liaising with internal teams, customers, and suppliers. Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and value engineering. Experience & Qualifications Proven experience managing a design/drawing office in a manufacturing or engineering environment. Advanced CAD skills and understanding of manufacturing processes. Familiarity with NC data preparation and production workflows. Knowledge of design approval processes, variation control, and document management.