We have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Design Team Leader in Southampton.
Job Title: CAD Design Team Leader
Department / Location: Design / Totton
Reports To: Project Manager (Commercial)
Staff Responsibilities: Trainee, Intermediate, Competent, and Senior CAD Designers
Hours: 37.5 hours/week (Mon:Fri, 9:00am:5:30pm)
Salary: GBP 35,000
About the Role
As a CAD Design Team Leader, you will lead and develop a team of Electrical CAD Designers, ensuring high:quality panel designs that meet industry and company standards. You will manage workloads, delegate projects, provide solutions for customer needs, and mentor staff.
You will also assist with recruitment and induction, monitor team progress, and suggest process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
:Lead, support, and guide the CAD design team
:Plan workloads, delegate tasks, and meet deadlines
:Uphold company standards and procedures
:Train and mentor staff, including inductions for new members
:Assess performance, provide feedback, and implement team goals
:Participate in audits and suggest process/design improvementsQualifications and Experience
Essential:
:Level 3 People Management Certificate
:Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or CAD Technology
:Experience managing a small team in a manufacturing environment
:Ability to produce accurate, compliant technical drawings
:Proven customer service and staff engagement skills
Desirable:
:Level 5 People Management Certificate
:Understanding of electrical/mechanical principles (ENATS50:18 and 50:19, NGTS2.19)
:MS Project Management experience
:Experience assessing and developing team performanceSkills and Qualities
:Strong leadership, motivation, and problem:solving skills
:Effective workload management and communication abilities
:Proactive, results:driven, and team:focused
:Willingness to learn about products and services to support the team
If you could be interested in this role, please send over your CV to