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Avangrid

Design Lead - Drawing Office

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Avangrid
Leading U.S. energy holding firm operating utilities and renewable power assets across 24 states.
Lead and manage a drawing office, handling HR issues, coordinating recruitment, ensuring high-quality work, and adhering to standards.
19d ago
£61,600 - £77,000
Experienced (8-12 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
United Kingdom, Cambuslang
Hybrid
Company Size
7,999 Employees
Service Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Power Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Energy Storage
Engineering
Project Management
Operations & Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Smart Grids
Grid Infrastructure
Power Generation
Natural Gas Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
design system
drawing production
qa monitoring
spot checks
workload coordination
team training
  • Maintaining an auditable design/design change system to facilitate BS EN 9001 accreditation.
  • Communicating and encouraging the use of drawing standards and procedures. Preparing and reviewing drawing documentation and processes within the Drawing Office.
  • Ensuring all team members prioritise health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
  • Keeping drawing office manager, project staff and clients updated on work progress and any issues that arise.
  • Cable Route Design - Drawing Production
  • Overhead Lines Design - Drawing Production
  • Responsible for spot checks on basic and detailed engineering drawings during approval process is being maintained
  • Responsible for the monitoring, creation and approval of drawing office process.
  • Ensuring team adherence to externally audited QA systems. Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of drawing office databases
  • Responsible for coordinating recruitment, monitoring & development of team members drawing office skills, ensuring the team members are trained and equipped to do the job effectively.
  • Collaborate with other section heads regarding workload programs to ensure key performance indicators are kept at an agreeable level. Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work to clients, achieving high client satisfaction.
  • Responsible for all direct reports HR issues and guidance.
  • Responsible for the creation of training content and presentations in line with development programme for each team member. Providing guidance and support to team members in your areas of expertise.
  • Contribute recommendations of continuous improvement initiatives relating to the drawing office functions and deliverables.
What you bring
autocad
design
electrical
leadership
drawing
compliance
  • Capability to investigate and comprehend detailed civil and substation design aspects of transmission / distribution network design or other energy-related assets.
  • Excellent organisational abilities to ensure high client satisfaction and the ability to plan and manage conflicting requirements to meet challenging deadlines.
  • HNC / HND in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or proven engineering experience within Transmission Substation Design - Drawing Office.
  • Proficient in using Autodesk products, including AutoCAD 2020, Vault, ACC, ProjectWise, Revit, Raster Design 2020, and the MS Office suite.
  • Electrical Protection and Control – Drawing Production
  • Understanding of Engineering Design drawing production in chosen field.
  • Proven experience in the chosen field, with a solid understanding of health and safety requirements, and compliance.
  • Skilled in using 2D / 3D Autodesk products, including AutoCAD, Vault, ACC, ProjectWise, Revit, Raster Design 2020, and the MS Office suite.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, departments, and businesses.
  • Working knowledge of drawing standards and procedures.
  • In-depth understanding of engineering design principles and health & safety requirements.
  • Valid UK driving license.
  • Proven people management and leadership skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas at voltages ranging from LV to 400kV:
Benefits
  • Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
  • Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
  • Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
  • Life Assurance (4x salary)
  • 36 days annual leave
  • Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
  • Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
  • Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
  • Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
  • Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • the company will support the employee with necessary immigration requirements.
Security clearance
  • compliance with applicable immigration requirements
  • immigration compliance support from the company if required
  • reasonable support or adjustments in recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
Company
Overview
47 Billion
Assets Under Management
Total value of company assets across all operations.
3.3M+ Customers
Electric & Gas Users
Over 3.3 million customers served across New York and New England.
10.0 GW
Power Generation Capacity
Combined electricity output from owned and operated facilities.
  • Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities.
  • Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states.
  • Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems.
  • Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades.
  • Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential.
  • Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade.
  • Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.
Culture + Values
  • Sustainable: We seek to be a model of inspiration for creating economic, social and environmental value in our communities and we act positively to affect local development, generate employment, and give back to the community.
  • Agile: We act efficiently and with passion to drive innovation and continuous improvement at both the local and global level.
  • Collaborative: We work together toward a common purpose and mutual benefit while valuing each other and our differences.
Environment + Sustainability
By 2030
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2.
9.3 GW
Emissions-Free Capacity
Installed capacity in wind and solar energy.
10 GW
Energy Goal
Target to generate 10 GW of emissions-free energy capacity by 2025.
70%
Emissions Reduction Goal
Aim to reduce emissions intensity by 70% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.
  • One of the country’s cleanest utilities.
  • Compliance Leader Verification certification by Ethisphere Institute for third consecutive term.
Inclusion & Diversity
2024
Forbes Recognition
Recognized as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in the 2024 ranking.
300M Spend
Supplier Diversity Goal
Aim to increase spend with certified diverse suppliers to $300 million by 2025, up from $195 million in 2022.
  • DEI strategy focus areas: increasing diverse representation (especially in leadership), promoting equitable growth opportunities, establishing pathways for community and connection.
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