Design Manager

Job title:

Design Manager (Drawing Office Manager)

Location:

Ratho Salary:
Basic £45,000 A specialist supplier of engineered building products used on complex construction projects, delivering fabrication drawings and technical support for manufacture and installation. The role Were recruiting a Design Manager to run a drawing office and deliver accurate fabrication drawings and client approvals. You will lead a small team, produce and issue technical drawings (CAD/Tekla), coordinate with Contracts and Sales, and provide practical technical support to ensure projects can be manufactured and installed to spec.

Key responsibilities Produce, check and issue technical/fabrication drawings for client approval (Tekla/CAD). Communicate directly with clients to issue drawings, collect comments and secure approvals. Coordinate with Contracts Manager to align drawings with quotes, manufacturing capability and programme. Select appropriate off - the - shelf components (posts, base plates, fixings etc.) using practical engineering judgement. Maintain drawing standards, version control and project records.

Liaise with fabricators/site teams to resolve buildability and installation queries. Essential skills & experience Strong Tekla Structures experience or demonstrable solid CAD experience in structural/steel detailing. Practical background in fabrication/steel detailing or similar manufacturing environments (detailing for fabrication rather than architectural concept design). Experience producing fabrication drawings and issuing them for client approval. Good client-facing communication skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Able to work autonomously; comfortable with a hands-on, practical design role. Benefits 30 days holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) Workplace pension Full - time, office - based role with potential for flexible working arrangements For more information click apply