Principal Draughtsperson

Title: Principal Draughtsperson

Reports to: Drawing Office Manager

Responsible for: Senior Draughtspersons, Draughtspersons, Junior Draughtspersons and Apprentice Draughtspersons

Based at: Humberside/East Riding of Yorkshire

Job Purpose
To manage a small team of Engineering Draughtspersons to successfully deliver a wide range of Engineering Drawing deliverables in accordance with company and Industry specific standards.

This role will suit both current Principal post holders and experienced Seniors looking to move up.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

1. Managing the production of high quality Engineering Drawings across the team in accordance with company and Industry specific standards.
2. Having responsibility for your Team’s Deliverables to the Design department including:
   
   • the satisfactory production of Wire Clearance Diagrams, RC detailing, Steelwork detailing, Feasibility Drawings, POC Layouts, Construction Site Layouts, Stage by Stage Diagrams, Condition Assessment Diagrams, Cable Route Layouts and Wood Pole GA/EDs to enable safe and secure solutions in accordance with Client specifications and CDM requirements.
3. Provide Engineering CAD expertise into new project opportunities, tenders, project deliverables and timescales.
4. Advising/guiding Project Managers on likely deliverables, timescales and costs required.
5. Advising Drawing Office Manager on potential lead times.
6. Liaise with engineers to resolve project specific design issues.
7. Measuring and assessment for feasibility/design suitability.
8. Managing workflow of team to meet deadlines.
9. Produce and manage the team to produce a wide range of CAD Drawings using different software:

• Microstation 2D/3D CAD:
• Production of Scheme layout plans and OHL route plans.
• Production of insulator set drawings from individual components.
• Production of earthing diagrams from engineer’s sketches.
• Production of stage-by-stage diagrams from scope documents.
• Production of tower outline drawings for condition assessment.
• Tower and Gantry Foundations.
• Production of tower & gantry wire frame models from general arrangement drawings.
• Production of wire clearance drawings – carry out electrical and safety clearance checks.
• Creating 3D pole models – and associated GA drawings and Material lists.
• Reinforced concrete.
• Re bar schedules.
• DCO drawings.
• Substation layouts, cabling routes and cross sections.
• Solid Edge 3D CAD:
• Tower modelling from original GA drawings or site measurements.
• Production of new tower GA drawings, material/ bolt lists & piece small details.
• Production of component drawings.
• Compilation of drawing lists, Bills Of Quantities and Line schedules for overhead line projects.
• Quality:
  
  • Checking all types of drawings as required.
  • Undertake QA/QC checks across a broad range of engineering CAD deliverables and can self-check own work prior to approval stage.
  • Carry out design assurance and drawing office QA/QC checks in accordance with client needs and quality procedures.
  • Manage Drawing Files within the Document Management system and produce Document transmittals on occasion for document submission.
  • Development and input into CAD systems and Best Practice Documents for the following areas:
  • Structural: (Improving existing systems, Exploring New Revenue Streams & expanding services).
  • Foundations & WCD: (Improving existing systems, Exploring New Revenue Streams & expanding services).
  • Input into the continued development of company procedures.

People Management/Staff Development

1. Monitor and evaluate progress of others to build a high-performing team in which each member has a clear understanding of their responsibilities.
2. Undertake Annual appraisals and monthly 121s to discuss progression, targets, recognition, and training requests.
3. Provide guidance and training as appropriate including the mentoring of your team.
4. Be willing and able to share technical ability, knowledge to other members of the team whilst also willing to learn new skills.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Compiling and formatting reports.
2. Collaborate with Engineers, Project Managers and CAD Staff on a regular basis to discuss engineering solutions and optioneering deliverables.
3. Due to the nature of the business and the typically ongoing nature of projects, you will be expected to undertake additional duties outside the general description outlined above.
4. Undertake occasional Site visits/client meetings when required.

Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:

1. Ideally educated to A level standard (or equivalent) but must have at least 5 GCSE’s (Grades A-C or equivalent) including English and Maths. With a HND/HNC (or equivalent in Engineering).
2. Must hold a UK Driving licence (or one acceptable to our insurers).

Experience

1. Minimum 5 - 10 years relevant experience in an Engineering/Civils environment.
2. Strong working knowledge of relevant software.
3. Has up-to-date working knowledge of Industry specific standards and practices and applying relevant essential Health and Safety/CDM issues.

Key Attributes

1. Must be a flexible team player with the ability to schedule own work and meet deadlines.
2. Good Leadership skills – including communication, motivation, teamwork and flexibility.
3. Ability to work/manage multiple projects or work streams concurrently.
4. Ability to support and mentor junior team members.