Job Overview
As a senior drafter, you will lead a team of drafters and ensure high standards of documentation, accuracy, compliance, and integration with the wider design, engineering, and construction teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and supervise up to 5 direct-report drafters, managing workloads, performance, training and development
* Oversee the creation, review, and issue of architectural / construction drawings, ensuring they meet quality standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements
* Coordinate with design, architecture, engineering, and site/production teams to align drawing sets with project requirements
* Develop and maintain drafting standards, templates, CAD libraries, and best practices
* Review and quality control of drawings prior to issue (checking details, dimensions, notes, compliance, consistency)
* Assist drafting staff in technical problem solving and provide guidance on complex details
* Monitor throughput, deadlines, resourcing and risk, and adjust allocations as needed
* Collaborate in design reviews, project coordination meetings, and client meetings as required
* Contribute to continuous improvement — streamline processes, adopt new tools/technologies, optimize workflows