Design Engineering Manager
CV-LibraryTQ12, Heathfield, DevonpermanentPosted: 23 March 2026
Apply NowWright Engineering are recruiting for a Design Engineer Manager to join our clients drafting and detailing team and ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and manage the Drawing Office team, ensuring high-quality and error-free drawings.
* Coordinate resources, workloads, and timescales to meet project deadlines and milestones.
* Act as the central contact for Project Managers, supporting design changes and early planning.
* Work closely with the Workshop Manager to ensure smooth and timely drawing handovers.
* Run Kick-Off Meetings, Technical Reviews, and weekly DO meetings to track progress and resolve issues.
* Review and approve drawings to ensure compliance with company standards and UKCA/legislative requirements.
* Maintain and improve drawing office processes, quality standards, and document control.
* Monitor commercial aspects, including variations, drawing hours, and specification changes.
* Support team development, training, performance management, and recruitment.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience managing a drawing office or design team in an engineering environment.
* Strong technical background in drafting, detailing, or engineering (materials handling experience a plus).
* Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
* Understanding of UKCA marking, Design Risk Assessments, and workshop/site operations (or willingness to learn).
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and variations.
* Proficiency with Tekla Structures and Trimble Connect software essential.
Why Join Us?
* Be a key leader in a respected engineering business.
* Influence processes, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Work with a knowledgeable and supportive technical team.
* Opportunity to develop and grow within a forward-thinking company
What You’ll Do
* Lead and manage the Drawing Office team, ensuring high-quality and error-free drawings.
* Coordinate resources, workloads, and timescales to meet project deadlines and milestones.
* Act as the central contact for Project Managers, supporting design changes and early planning.
* Work closely with the Workshop Manager to ensure smooth and timely drawing handovers.
* Run Kick-Off Meetings, Technical Reviews, and weekly DO meetings to track progress and resolve issues.
* Review and approve drawings to ensure compliance with company standards and UKCA/legislative requirements.
* Maintain and improve drawing office processes, quality standards, and document control.
* Monitor commercial aspects, including variations, drawing hours, and specification changes.
* Support team development, training, performance management, and recruitment.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience managing a drawing office or design team in an engineering environment.
* Strong technical background in drafting, detailing, or engineering (materials handling experience a plus).
* Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
* Understanding of UKCA marking, Design Risk Assessments, and workshop/site operations (or willingness to learn).
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and variations.
* Proficiency with Tekla Structures and Trimble Connect software essential.
Why Join Us?
* Be a key leader in a respected engineering business.
* Influence processes, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Work with a knowledgeable and supportive technical team.
* Opportunity to develop and grow within a forward-thinking company