Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. The WSP Civil Services team is seeking a CAD Manager to join this established and experienced team working on exciting large-scale, national and international projects. Due to recent successes, the team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate seeking new and exciting challenges. You will be part of a team delivering airfield, maritime and pavement design and maintenance projects for clients in the UK and overseas. The successful candidate will work closely with the wider engineering team to develop and deliver projects through various design stages from feasibility and option studies to detailed design and construction. You will lead CAD Technicians in producing quality engineering drawings and 2D/3D CAD models, quality check outputs to maintain consistent high standards throughout the project lifecycle, mentor team members, and act as the key source of CAD expertise for Engineering Managers.

Experience
Extensive industry experience in civil design projects, ideally within airports, highway/pavement, or maritime sectors. Proficient in 2D modelling, design coordination and delivery using Autodesk software packages including AutoCAD, Navisworks, and ideally Civil 3D. Strong skills in engineering drawing preparation and construction detailing. Experience working with CDE platforms such as Bentley ProjectWise and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Proven ability to review drawings for compliance with in-house and client drafting standards and maintain in-house drafting standards. Experience delivering training, mentoring, and guidance to develop team skills in deliverables production and model creation. Knowledge of BIM standards such as PAS 1192 and BS EN ISO 19650. Experience implementing technical quality requirements, addressing project briefs, and meeting client deadlines.

About you
Detail-oriented and highly organised with competent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical audiences. Able to challenge and contribute to engineering detailing and actively participate in design processes. Skilled in defining and managing team training and development in CAD software and drawing quality. Motivated to deliver high-quality outputs and maintain consistent standards across projects.

Qualifications
Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD and other Autodesk packages including Civil 3D for 3D modelling of civil infrastructure projects. Previous experience in Airport, Highway/Pavement or Maritime sectors is essential. Good working knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Desirable: Detailed working knowledge of Civil 3D including template and style management, experience defining and managing workflows within ACC.