Description As our Principal Designer Team Manager, the fundamental requirement of your role will be to produce CAD and BIM design deliverables, including 3D models, technical drawings and sketches for projects in the civil and structural department. You will be managing a team of Designers and Apprentices, delivering designs to quality, programme and budget requirements and helping to develop processes and drive efficiencies within the CAD/BIM team. This is a hybrid role. Your office will be in Manchester (typical attendance minimum 2 days per week) with occasional visits to other offices and sites required. LI-MR1 Responsibilities You will: Prepare preliminary and detailed designs in 2D/3D for civil and structural, temporary and permanent works as requested by Principal or Lead Engineers and Designers. Use a range of software including but not limited to Aveva E3D, Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Revit and Bentley Microstation and Openbuildings Designer. Work within a Common Data Environment (typically ProjectWise) Ensure that draughting activities are executed within budget and schedule, while maintaining technical integrity. Ensure that work is carried out with relevant codes, standards and procedures, and maintain and develop awareness of current relevant codes and standards. Implement company, and where applicable client/ project policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with other disciplines to ensure that interfaces are clearly defined and correctly designed. Communicate appropriately with other departments, project personnel, vendors and clients. Assist in developing the knowledge and skills, including assisting in training and technical development of less experienced team members. Line-manage a team of Designers and Apprentices carrying out performance management, team development, work allocation and administration of company line-management processes. Qualifications Qualified to City & Guilds or HNC/HND Competent in design and detailing of piping systems, process structures, foundations, below ground infrastructure, drainage, cable ducting, steel and concrete. Excellent communication and time-management skills and experience of working within multidisciplinary teams Extensive industry experience at all stages of project lifecycle Excellent knowledge of design working practices, UK legislation and standards Multiple industry sector experience, including one or more of the following: Water, Nuclear, Pipelines, Highways, Rail, Energy, Green Energy. EngTech or I-Eng ICE professional qualification