Senior CAD Lead: Joinery & Design Delivery

Senior CAD Technician

Location: LeicesterCommutable from: Leicester and surrounding areas

Salary: NegotiableHours: Full-time permanent office based

About the Company

A leading UK interior fit-out contractor with over 100 years of experience delivering high-end projects across hotels, commercial interiors, and private residences. Known for combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, offering full in-house design and project delivery. Strong reputation, repeat clients, and high-quality finishes.

The Role

Senior CAD role leading design delivery and managing the CAD team.

• Chair internal draughtsperson meetings
• Chair joinery DTM meetings with architects and clients
• Support and manage internal and subcontract draughtspersons
• Ensure drawings and models are delivered on time and to EES standards
• Check and approve all project drawings before issue
• Oversee the design process and report progress to the Design Manager
• Maintain documentation including drawing trackers and RFIs
• Coordinate joinery interfaces with subcontractors
• Manage CAD team productivity against programme targets
• Ensure document control processes are followed
• Produce drawings or models depending on project size
• Manage day-to-day design changes and variations

Additional Responsibilities

• Work with internal teams and site teams to ensure coordinated delivery
• Oversee subcontractor design packages and technical coordination
• Monitor cost sheets, design time, and productivity
• Identify risks and ensure design changes are updated in project plans
• Ensure compliance with fire door regulations, CDM/CDP, and health and safety
• Support pre-construction activities including programme and materials

About You

• Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing legislation and standards
• AutoCAD experience
• Knowledge of joinery production and manufacturing methods
• Good understanding of construction industry practices

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