Drawing Office Team Leader

The Vacancy

RSK has an exciting opportunity for a Drawing Office Team Leader in the RSK Geosciences business. RSK Geosciences comprises over 300 technical staff split over 21 regional offices across the UK. We provide Surveying, Geophysical, Geotechnical and Geo-environmental consultancy to support our clients in a wide range of sectors including property and construction, civil engineering, oil and gas, nuclear, renewable energy and the public sector.

We are now looking to recruit a Drawing Office Team Leader full time in one of our RSK Geosciences regional offices. The applicant would be responsible for managing the team of CAD and GIS drawing technicians, producing drawings and designs for the Geoscience project teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of CAD and GIS drawing technicians, providing technical guidance, training, and performance management.
• Oversee the production and quality assurance of engineering drawings, plans, and spatial data.
• Allocate workloads, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of projects and tasks.
• Develop and enforce CAD and GIS standards, templates, and best practices across the organisation including building toward BIM Level 2 standard.
• Manage data licencing for drawing production and spatial data from different sources.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand requirements and deliver fit-for-purpose outputs.
• Ensure data integrity, version control, and compliance with internal and industry standards.
• Manage software licences, upgrades, and liaise with IT or vendors on technical issues or improvements.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and the integration of CAD and GIS technologies.
• Produce reports and documentation to support audits and project delivery
• Maintain and develop technical capability through CPD, attending internal and external seminars where relevant.
  
  
  

Person specification:

• Proven experience in CAD and ideally GIS roles, preferably with team leadership or management responsibility.
• Proficiency in industry-standard CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and ideally GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Training in GIS is available, but a strong desire to learn is essential, if the candidates experience is limited.
• Strong understanding of spatial data management, engineering drawing standards, and digital workflows.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with an energetic outlook that motivates others.
• Experienced in use of Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Effective communication skills.
  
  
  

Desirable:

• HNC/HND or degree in Engineering, Geomatics, Geography, or related discipline.
• Experience in the geosciences sector.
• Knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling) processes and software.
• Familiarity with databases (e.g., SQL), asset management systems, or mobile GIS solutions.
• Knowledge of REVIT and managing / interpreting point cloud data.
• Photogrammetry to produce 3d models.
  
  
  

Salary and Benefits:

• £commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care
• Regular training and career development
  
  
  

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.

Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.

RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. 

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?