Drawing Office Manager

Wood PLC
Hull
1 week ago
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Job Description

The Role

The role of Drawing Office manager is to assist the update of client documentation, creating mark-ups, providing peer checking approvals and technical guidance to assist the draughting team in the update of red-lined as-built documentation. This role will also support the delivery of innovative digital solutions across the Digital Engineering services team, including in-person and remote site surveying. You will be utilizing the latest digital solutions and tools.

Responsibilities

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Within our Digital Operations team, our clients are operators of critical energy infrastructure as well as specialist manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, who are committed to maintaining safe and effective operational assets worldwide. Our work supports every stage in the asset lifecycle, but particularly focussing on the integrity of engineering data in digital solutions as well as optimising existing assets through our engineering expertise. We advise clients as they navigate through the digital and energy transition.

What we can offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projectsdelivered to leaders of industry.
  • Flexible working arrangementsthat balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
  • Competitive salarywith regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  • Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle


  • Commitment to continued professional development;development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
  • Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession


What we can offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projectsdelivered to leaders of industry across subsea and export systems, engineering and technology solutions
  • Flexible working arrangementsthat balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
  • Competitive salarywith regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  • Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development;development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
  • Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession


Typical responsibilities

  • Reports to and supports the Technical Lead (acting as a delegate, as required)
  • Support the HSSEA culture and performance
  • Assists in identifying improvements in operational efficiencies, processes and procedures
  • Deliver work against Key Performance Indicator (KPI) expectations
  • Assist the preparation of reports and project summaries for customers and internal reviews
  • Supports the elimination of technical incidents through robust controls, incident reviews and assist in lessons learnt processes
  • Act as focal point for a specific project(s) and/or customers, building and maintaining client relationships
  • Update drawings / documentation to as-built documentation
  • Provide QA checking & approval of drawings / documentation produced by others within ODC
  • Locate associated drawings and review the impact the modifications may have, providing red-lined drawings for others to work from
  • Plan and Lead Site surveys using digital tools such as Laser scanners, Total stations, Smart tablets etc, Including in - person and remote line walking activities
  • Co-ordinate teams delivering Engineering data management and the implementation / management of connected data platforms and systems
  • Manage own workload to ensure timely delivery to customers
  • Review customer modification work packs received to ensure technical and construction information is correct
  • Support the development of Cost, Time & Resource (CTR) estimates and proposals
  • Support in managing discrete scopes of work
  • Lead / Assist an any required review / audit process


Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that's understandable However, we'd still like to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don't have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world's most critical challenges....do apply.

.Expected:

  • HNC or appropriate level of experience
  • Suitable CAD qualification or appropriate experience
  • Previous Experience with As Built Documentation & Project Documentation
  • Experience working on COMAH sites in particularly Oil and Gas production and storage
  • Must hold a valid CCNSG safety passport


Knowledge, skills, and experience:

  • Experience and a drive for continual learning / understanding of the latest design tools, technologies and processes
  • Experience within a Drawing Office environment
  • A good level of general computer skills (good electronic housekeeping)
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of industry best practices and work to established standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work with multiple stakeholders in a professional manner


About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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