CAD systems manager
Description
An exciting opportunity for a CAD Systems Manager to join our rapidly growing Project and Building Consultancy team in Oxford. Working within a fast-paced industry, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact on cutting-edge projects primarily within the Electrical Infrastructure Industry while contributing to the team’s continued growth and success.
The role
This role combines hands-on expertise in designing and producing detailed drawing packages with the responsibility of managing and improving the team’s CAD systems; enhancing workflows and contributing to the team’s success.
As part of your role, you will oversee the installation, upgrades, and implementation of CAD software, provide training across the team, and troubleshoot software-related issues to ensure seamless project delivery.
In addition to technical responsibilities, you will be working on projects that focus on sustainability working alongside a friendly and diverse team, fostering innovation and growth in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Cluttons is BIM accredited, and this role is integral to maintaining and advancing those standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and produce detailed construction drawing packages using Autodesk Software (AEC Collection)
- Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure designs meet project requirements and standards.
- Ensure accuracy and quality of all CAD deliverables
- Support the surveyors and engineers in technical aspects of projects
- Represent the department internally and to clients
- Software updates; installation and setup, highlighting new features, ironing out issues etc.
- Manage the installation, configuration and upgrades of CAD software and tools
- Lead the implementation of new CAD workflows, ensuring best practices are followed
- Serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting CAD-related issues, resolving technical problems quickly and effectively
- Organise and provide training sessions for team members on CAD systems, ensuring proficiency across the team
- Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for CAD processes and software use
- Stay up to date with industry trends and new technologies, recommending improvements or upgrades as needed
- Be able to measure and optimise the performance, accuracy and functionality of current systems.
- Identify and solve any problems or errors
Requirements
- Effective managerial skills for planning, coordinate and executing projects.
- Able to define the scope, objectives and deliverables of each project, set deadlines and monitor progress
- Able to communicate clearly and regularly with team members, clients and stakeholders as well as provide feedback, guidance and recognition
- Evaluate and improve the quality and efficiency of a project
- Collect, organise and interpret data and information from various sources
- Have a creative flair to design and develop innovative and functional projects
- Use imagination and vision to create appealing CAD models and drawings, as well as incorporating the needs of the client
Essential Skills
- Expertise in software packages included in the everyday management and support for the team – Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vehicle tracking, CADS RC, Tekla Tedds and Robot
- Strong technical aptitude, to adapt, develop and customize CAD software through scripting, such as using AutoLISP
- Effective problem-solving skill
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train and support team members
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Knowledge and experience with BIM (Building Information Modelling) and 3D modelling tools
- Proven experience in CAD design, ideally within Infrastructure or similar industries
- Experience in managing CAD systems, including installation, software upgrades, and troubleshooting
- Experience in providing training and support to CAD teams
Benefits
- Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need
- Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days
- Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future
- Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles
- Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support
- Help@Hand Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
- Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more
- Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more
Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below:
- Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounted dental insurance
- Discounted private medical insurance
- Discounted critical health insurance and more
We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don’t have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.