Structural CAD Manager

Vertical Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with offices across the UK. Known for their technical excellence and collaborative ethos, they operate across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, heritage, retail, and leisure.

The Role:

We re looking to speak with an experienced Structural CAD Manager to lead and manage a dedicated team of 5 6 Revit and AutoCAD Technicians within the Liverpool office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Technician or Manager with strong leadership skills, technical expertise in both AutoCAD and Revit, and a passion for delivering high-quality design information across a broad range of structural projects.

You ll play a key role in overseeing project delivery, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring that models and drawings meet both internal and client standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of CAD and Revit technicians, ensuring efficient workload distribution and high-quality output across all projects
• Oversee the development and maintenance of BIM models and CAD drawings, coordinating with structural engineers and other disciplines
• Set and maintain technical standards across the team, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and client expectations
• Provide hands-on technical input using AutoCAD and Revit, especially during key project phases
• Support project planning, resourcing, and delivery across multiple concurrent schemes
• Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and external design teams to deliver coordinated design solutions
• Mentor and develop junior technicians, supporting their professional growth
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the digital design process

Requirements:

• Proven experience working in a structural engineering consultancy environment
• Proficiency in both AutoCAD and Revit is essential
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a team of technicians
• Strong understanding of BIM processes and coordination within multidisciplinary environments
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise work across a busy pipeline
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, well-presented information

Why Join?

• Join a well-established, employee-owned business where your contributions matter
• Lead a growing team within a collaborative and supportive environment
• Work on a wide range of projects across multiple sectors
• Enjoy clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development
• Benefit from a competitive salary and attractive benefits package, including up to GBP3,600 tax-free annual bonus through the Employee Ownership Trust