Qualifications/Training Essential:
• HNC or equivalent in appropriate engineering subject

Experience Essential:
• Experienced senior designer with sound technical background and in depth knowledge of CAD draughting techniques
• Conversant with codes of practice standards and relevant sections of statutory documentation applicable to draughting function
• Familiar with and competent in planning progress monitoring forecasting and reporting for draughting function
• Experienced in the supervision of discipline designers and draughtspersons
• Able to estimate man-hours and materials for delegated aspects of work
• Able to liaise with project / lead engineers at all levels
• Computer literate database / spreadsheets
• Conversant with company and client draughting standards and specifications
• Conversant with company quality control assurance requirements applicable to draughting function

Desirable:
• Capable of generating co-operative team based culture for groups under his / her control
• Knowledge of personnel issues and aspirations of subordinates
• Able to take a lead in training and ongoing education of subordinates
• Able to contribute to group / discipline objectives applicable to draughting function
• Able to identify improvement opportunities and techniques relevant to draughting personnel
• Able to communicate clearly with engineering personnel

Purpose / Role

• Deliver all engineering discipline design activities to cost schedule and quality criteria.
• Manage the discipline design team on a project.

Key aims and objectives
• Execute design and draughting activities Concept Front End Engineering Development Technical Study & Detailed Design
• Act as a discipline focal point.
• Prepare structural drawings and design deliverables to the required technical quality with minimum input from engineering personnel.

Prime responsibilities and duties
• Implement Company and where applicable Client/Project policies and procedures.
• Supervision of design/draughting personnel and allocation of work.
• Remain abreast of legislative requirements.
• Approval checking and preparation of design/engineering documentation.
• Undertake tasks on behalf of Design Manager Lead Engineer or Senior Engineer as directed.
• Undertake work in accordance with relevant Codes Standards and Procedures.
• Undertake surveys necessary to develop area of work assigned.
• Maintain and develop current awareness of relevant engineering technology.
• Maintain and develop current awareness of relevant Codes and Standards.
• Liaise with other disciplines departments project personnel vendors etc.
• Ensure all design drawings and documents are completed within the allocated hours and in accordance with the programme.
• Advise Design Manager/Lead Engineer of changes in resources required.

Allied occasional duties
• Provide technical assistance to discipline assigned personnel as required.
• Review and check work output of discipline assigned personnel as required.
• Carry out site visits where necessary.
• Assist the Lead Engineer and others when requested in the execution of their responsibilities and duties.
• Assist in training and mentoring of junior personnel as required.