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Senior Draughtsperson
Job Posted: 14 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Copgrove, North Yorkshire
Expire in: 13 days
Job Description
Senior Draughtsperson – Overhead Line Design
Location: North Yorkshire (Hybrid – 2 days WFH)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Benefits
About the Business
This is a well-established engineering consultancy with over 20 years’ experience delivering projects across the UK electricity networks sector. With a specialist team of nearly 50 staff, they partner with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and contractors nationwide. Their expertise covers design, engineering, surveying, and innovation projects for both transmission and distribution networks.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Draughtsperson to join an established design team. Reporting into the Design Manager, you’ll lead on the preparation of complex design drawings, provide technical oversight for draughting projects, and mentor junior team members.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Producing and reviewing detailed CAD drawings for overhead power line and associated structural projects.
* Leading design work for refurbishment schemes, non-standard projects, and innovation programmes with major UK DNOs.
* Checking drawings to ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and project specifications.
* Supporting engineers and project managers with technical input throughout project delivery.
* Guiding draughtspersons within the 14-strong design team, fostering best practice and technical development.
The Person
* 5+ years’ experience in draughting/design, ideally within utilities, construction, or structural steel detailing.
* Strong CAD skills, with advanced proficiency in MicroStation or Tekla (AutoCAD experience also valued).
* A background in steelwork detailing or parametric modelling.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
* Leadership qualities with experience supervising or mentoring others would be desirable
* Experience gained with large contractors (e.g. Balfour Beatty, Vinci, Morrison, Wood Group, etc) would be advantageous.
Package & Benefits
* Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)
* Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays (buy/sell options)
* Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday – Friday, flexitime and hybrid working (2 days WFH)
* Pension: 5% employer contribution
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Electric car scheme & car allowance options
* Private medical cover
* Laptop & phone provided
* Training & career development support – including professional qualifications and Masters funding
👉 If you’re an experienced Draughtsperson with strong MicroStation or Tekla skills and a background in utilities or structural/steel detailing, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to explore this opportunity furtherBefore You Apply
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