Job Title: Drawing Office Manager - Structural Steel
Location: London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Drawing Office Manager with a strong background in structural steel? A respected and growing steelwork contractor in London is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to lead their drawing office team.
**Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee a team of detailers and draughtspeople to ensure high-quality drawings are produced on time and within project scope.
- Coordinate closely with the contracts, fabrication, and design teams to deliver accurate and buildable models and drawings.
- Ensure drawings are compliant with client specifications, engineering calculations, and industry standards.
- Maintain drawing office workflows, allocate work effectively, and provide technical guidance to team members.
- Liaise with clients, structural engineers, and architects to resolve queries and maintain smooth project delivery.
- Implement and uphold best practices for drawing production, version control, and BIM coordination.
**Requirements:
- Proven experience in a drawing office management or senior detailing role within the structural steel industry.
- Proficient with 3D modelling software such as Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, or similar.
- Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of fabrication and erection processes related to steel structures.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
**Desirable:
- Formal qualifications in engineering, design, or construction-related disciplines.
- Knowledge of BIM and digital construction workflows.