Principal / Lead Draughtsperson
Added 3 Sept · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3120 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and LSTC Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 5250 (Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors, Supervises skilled engineering trades, but role is drawing office focused), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask LSTC Group what the duties actually are.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3120 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
5250 Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors Also possible | £33,400 | £42,400 | £42,400 | £42,400 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
To manage a small team of Engineering Draughtspersons to successfully deliver of a wide range of engineering drawing deliverables in accordance with company and industry specific standards.
Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
- Managing the production of high-quality Engineering Drawings across the team in accordance with company and Industry specific standards
- Having responsibility for your Team’s Deliverables to the Design department including:
- The satisfactory production of Wire Clearance Diagrams, RC detailing, Steelwork detailing, Feasibility Drawings, POC Layouts, Construction Site Layouts, Stage by Stage Diagrams, Condition Assessment Diagrams, Cable Route Layouts and Wood Pole GA/EDs to enable safe and secure solutions in accordance with Client specifications and CDM requirements
- Provide Engineering CAD expertise:
- For new project opportunities, tenders, project deliverables and timescales.
- Advising and guiding Project Managers on likely deliverables, timescales and costs required
- Advising the CAD Operations Manager on potential lead times.
- Liaise with engineers to resolve project specific design issues
- Measuring and assessment for feasibility/design suitability.
- Managing workflow of the team to meet deadlines
- Produce, and manage the team to produce, a wide range of CAD Drawings using different software including;
- Microstation 2D/3D CAD:
- Production of Scheme layout plans and OHL route plans.
- Production of insulator set drawings from individual components.
- Production of earthing diagrams from engineer’s sketches.
- Production of stage-by-stage diagrams from scope documents.
- Production of tower outline drawings for condition assessment.
- Tower and Gantry Foundations.
- Production of tower & gantry wire frame models from general arrangement drawings.
- Production of wire clearance drawings – carry out electrical and safety clearance checks.
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- Tower modelling from original GA drawings or site measurements
- Production of new tower GA drawings, material/ bolt lists & piece small details.
- Production of component drawings.
- Compilation of drawing lists, Bills of Quantities and Line schedules for overhead line projects.
- Checking all types of drawings as required
- Undertake QA/QC checks across a broad range of engineering CAD deliverables and can self-check own work prior to approval stage
- Carry out design assurance and drawing office QA/QC checks in accordance with client needs and LSTC quality procedures
- Manage Drawing Files within the Document Management system and produce Document transmittals on occasion for document submission
- Development and input into CAD systems and Best Practice Documents for the following areas:
- Structural: (Improving existing systems, Exploring New Revenue Streams & expanding services).
- Foundations & WCD: (Improving existing systems, Exploring New Revenue Streams & expanding services).
- Input into the continued development of LSTC procedures, specifically related to Drawing Office work streams
- People Management/Staff Development
- Monitor and evaluate progress of others to build a high-performing team in which each member has a clear understanding of their responsibilities
- Undertake Annual appraisals and monthly 1-2-1s to discuss progression, targets, recognition, and training requests
- Provide guidance and training as appropriate, including the mentoring of your team
- Be willing and able to share technical ability and knowledge to other members of the team in addition to enhancing your personal skill set
- Compiling and formatting reports
- Collaborate with LSTC Engineers, Project Managers and CAD Staff on a regular basis to discuss engineering solutions and optioneering deliverables
- Due to the nature of the business and the typically ongoing nature of projects, you will be expected to undertake additional duties outside the general description outlined above.
Qualifications and experience:
- Ideally educated to A level standard (or equivalent) but must have at least 5 GCSE’s (Grades 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent) including English and Maths.
- Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in an Engineering/Civils environment
- Strong working knowledge of relevant software (including Microstation Connect, SolidEdge, NX or Open Utilities Substation.
- Up-to-date working knowledge of Industry specific standards and practices and applying relevant essential Health and Safety/CDM issues.
- Must be a flexible team player with the ability to schedule own work and meet deadlines.
- Ability to support and mentor junior team members.
- Ability to work/manage multiple projects or work streams concurrently.
- Strong IT Skills
- Excellent communication skills both within peer group and with external clients or interested parties.
- Intuitive and able to problem solve whilst applying reason, logic and pragmatism
- Able to contribute to the ideas of others to help deliver technical schemes that are safe, buildable and cost-effective
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
- Highly numerate
- Excellent reporting skills
- Ability to provide good sketches and notes of proposed solutions for development by others.
- Willing to undertake short excursions within the UK to meet clients and contractors as required and occasionally working unsocial hours
- Willing to occasionally work at other LSTC or Client Offices
- Ideally holding a valid UK Driving Licence (or licence acceptable to our insurers).
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with LSTC Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians (SOC 3120) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~46k in sampleSOC 3120
- Middle half £28,756–41,964
- Median £34,632
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. LSTC Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3120 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.