CAD Manager

CAD ManagerOrpington (commutable from South London, Kent, Surrey)Hybrid£50,000-£55,000 + Progression + Healthcare + BenefitsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious CAD Manager to take a leading role in delivering projects, managing and developing the CAD team, and progressing within the company towards Associate level, while continuing to strengthen and expand their technical expertise.Are you proficient in AutoCAD? Are you looking to develop your career with a company that invests heavily in training, professional development, and long-term progression?This award-winning multi-disciplinary practice deliver a variety of projects across the public sector ranging from £200k refurbishments to multi-million-pound new builds, working largely within the social housing sector while also supporting high-profile clients at locations such as the Royal Albert Hall. With the practice actively expanding into new service areas and investing in the next generation of building surveyors and technical staff, they are now seeking an CAD Manager to lead the team.In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and coordination of detailed CAD drawings for surveys, designs, and project plans. You will lead and manage CAD delivery across multiple projects, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high-quality output, while also providing technical guidance and support. Responsibilities will include preparing and submitting planning applications, as well as supporting, mentoring, and developing CAD Technicians within the team, among other duties.To be considered for this role, you should have proven experience using AutoCAD, ideally gained within the residential sector or in building surveying or architecture environments. This is a hybrid position, offering a mix of office-based and remote working, with occasional site visits across London and the Southeast.This is an exceptional opportunity offering the chance to take a leading role in delivering projects, managing and developing the CAD team, and progressing within the company towards Associate level, while continuing to strengthen and expand their technical expertise.The Role:

  • Oversee the preparation and coordination of CAD drawings
  • Lead and manage CAD delivery across multiple projects
  • Provide technical guidance and support
  • Prepare and submit planning applications
  • Support and mentor CAD Technicians

The Person:

  • AutoCAD experience
  • Motivated to lead and manage
  • Commutable distance to the office in Orpington

Reference Number: BBBH273167To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact David Freeman at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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