Jobs, fresher vacancy - Tekla Design Manager • Newton Abbot

Company: Cameron Clarke Associates

Newton Abbot

Tekla Design Manager | Newton Abbot, Devon | Full Time | Working hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with flexibility if project demands require | £55,000 – £60,000 per annumAbout Our ClientOur client is a well-established UK engineering company that has been designing, fabricating, and installing bulk materials handling equipment for over 40 years. Their systems — including conveyors, hoppers, feeders, and screening plants — are used widely in the quarrying, recycling, and bulk handling industries. They also supply structural and architectural steelwork for construction projects.Safety, quality, and innovation are at the heart of everything they do, with a dedicated design office, in-house fabrication, and full installation services.What will your role look like? Lead and coordinate the drafting, engineering, and detailing teamServe as the main point of contact for project managers regarding DO resources and design changesLiaise with the Workshop Manager to ensure timely, high-quality handover of drawingsDevelop and maintain design quality standards, processes, and electronic recordsOrganise kick-off meetings and technical reviews, monitoring drawing production progressApprove drawings and maintain compliance with company and regulatory standardsRecord variations, track hours, and ensure projects stay on budgetManage day-to-day operations of the drawing office, including staff development, recruitment, training, and performance managementSupervise workflow and processes to ensure projects are delivered on time, error-free, and to the highest qualityCoordinate weekly team meetings to address issues, share updates, and coach the team to achieve goals Are you the right person for the job?We’re looking for someone with:Essential: Proven experience managing a drawing office or design teamStrong knowledge of engineering, materials handling, and project managementExperienced in Tekla Trimble and Auto-CADUnderstanding of UKCA marking, design risk assessments, and regulatory complianceExcellent leadership, communication, and coaching skillsCommercial awareness, including budget management and recording variationsThe ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and team priorities effectivelyAbility to undertake a full DBS check Advantageous: Engineering qualificationExperience with writing process flow diagramsCSCS Card and SPA Quarry CardA background in Quality ControlExperience coming from a grass root role in the industry, with a keen eye for the technical application of design / problem solving as well as the theoreticalSMSTS qualification What’s in it for you? Lead and develop a talented drawing office team across Devon and Stoke-on-TrentWork with cutting-edge engineering software, including AutoCAD and Tekla (Trimble)Play a key role in designing, fabricating, and installing bulk materials handling equipmentPension schemeOn-site parking20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you!Your data will be handled in line with GDPR