Principal Draughtsperson

Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be working with our client to recruit a Principal Draughtsperson. If you're an experienced Senior Draughtsperson ready to step into a leadership role, or an established Principal Draughtsperson looking for a fresh challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business delivering technically complex transmission and distribution projects.
Working with MicroStation and other industry-leading CAD software, you'll lead the production of detailed engineering drawings across Overhead Line (OHL) and substation projects. You'll oversee the delivery of steelwork detailing, reinforced concrete and foundation drawings, wire clearance diagrams, structure modelling, general arrangement drawings, cable route layouts and construction stage drawings, ensuring work is delivered to client specifications, CDM requirements and industry standards. Alongside your technical expertise, you'll mentor and develop a talented team while driving quality and continuous improvement across the drawing office.
The Opportunity:
As a Principal Draughtsperson, you'll play a key role in:

• Leading and developing a team of Draughtspersons, ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering drawing packages using MicroStation and other CAD platforms.
• Managing the production of Overhead Line (OHL) route plans, wire clearance diagrams, steelwork detailing, reinforced concrete detailing, foundation drawings, substation layouts, cable route layouts and construction stage drawings.
• Overseeing the creation of 3D models, general arrangement drawings, material schedules, bills of quantities and engineering documentation to support project delivery.
• Providing technical CAD expertise to Engineers and Project Managers, advising on feasibility, engineering solutions, project deliverables and programme timescales.
• Managing team workloads, maintaining QA/QC standards and ensuring all drawing deliverables meet client requirements and industry best practice.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members while supporting continuous improvement across CAD systems, drawing office procedures and engineering standards.

Your work will directly contribute to the safe, efficient and successful delivery of major infrastructure projects while helping to develop the next generation of engineering professionals.
About You:
We're looking for someone who can bring:

• Extensive experience within an engineering, civil engineering or power infrastructure drawing office.
• Strong working knowledge of MicroStation and experience of engineering CAD software such as Solid Edge, NX or Open Utilities Substation.
• Experience producing and checking engineering drawings for OHL, substation or heavy engineering projects.
• A solid understanding of structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, foundations, wire clearance drawings and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience leading, mentoring or supervising technical drawing teams.
• A thorough understanding of QA/QC processes, CDM requirements and industry best practice.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional site visits.

The Benefits and Package:
In return, you'll enjoy:

• Salary of £50,000 to £60,000.
• The opportunity to lead a highly skilled engineering drawing team.
• Varied and technically challenging transmission and distribution projects.
• Ongoing professional development and genuine career progression opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where your expertise and ideas will be valued.

How to Apply:
This exciting Principal Draughtsperson opportunity is being managed by Consortium Professional Recruitment, a trusted recruitment partner. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV attached.
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