CAD Manager

Joining Arup

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Job Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Rail Team CAD Manager to lead CAD operations within our Rail Design Team. This role offers the opportunity to manage and inspire a team of CAD technicians, ensuring high-quality delivery across a range of railway and civil engineering projects. You will be responsible for overseeing CAD standards, resource planning, and technical development, while acting as a key liaison between design teams, clients, and contractors. Location: Manchester (with occasional travel to other offices and client sites)

Is this role for you?

Team Leadership & Management

- Lead and manage the CAD team’s workload and performance.

- Mentor junior technicians and support their development.

- Conduct skills evaluations and support recruitment activities.

- Identify training needs and implement development plans.

Project Delivery

- Oversee CAD production for railway and civil engineering projects.

- Ensure compliance with project CAD standards and QA procedures.

- Coordinate with design teams to produce 2D drawings and 3D models.

- Support BIM implementation and digital design workflows.

Technical Expertise

- Act as the focal point for CAD-related queries and guidance.

- Provide technical input to feasibility studies, investigations, and design reviews.

- Maintain drawing registers and ensure accurate documentation.

Collaboration & Communication

- Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients, consultants, and contractors.

- Represent CAD at management meetings and contribute to strategic planning.

- Share best practices across teams and contribute to CAD service development.

Skills & Experience:

- Strong track record in CAD management within rail or civil engineering environments.

- Proficiency in relevant software: MicroStation, Bentley Rail Track, ClearRoute, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks.

- Experience with BIM and 3D modelling in infrastructure projects.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Ability to manage resources and deliver to tight deadlines.

- Familiarity with railway safety procedures and design standards.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Recruitment Agencies – We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing Date: 09.10.2025

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.