Design Engineering Manager

Wright 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