Drawing Office Manager

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends
Location: Aspire Business Centre, Tidworth

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven Drawing Office Manager to be part of our exciting journey.

What We Offer:

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday

Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%

Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover

Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets

Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements

Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders

Your Role:

• You will be leading the setup and mobilisation of a centralised Drawing Office function, establishing governance, systems, and standards.

• You will be developing and implementing drawing management strategies, including digital repositories, naming conventions, and version control procedures.

• You will be managing and developing a team of Drawing Specialists, allocating workload and driving high performance.

• You will be providing technical oversight of all drawing outputs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and auditability.

• You will be coordinating updates, revisions, and verifying drawings to maintain a single source of truth across the estate.

• You will be supporting operational teams and driving integration with digital systems such as BIM, GIS, and estate management platforms.

• You will be managing a small team of direct reports within a Drawing Office.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications: You will hold a degree or formal qualification in engineering design or a related discipline.

Experience: You will have proven experience leading a drawing office or technical design function, alongside expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, and Building Information Modelling environments, with strong experience implementing drawing management systems, version control, and working within complex estates or construction environments.

Skills: You will demonstrate strong leadership, organisational and governance skills, with excellent communication across technical and non-technical teams, high attention to detail, and the ability to implement structured systems effectively.

Experience & Knowledge:

Valid UK Driving Licence is required. Proven experience in document control, CAD standards, and drawing management systems is essential, alongside experience in complex estates or infrastructure environments.

Desirable:

Experience with GIS systems, digital estate management, knowledge of Ministry of Defence or large-scale estate environments, and understanding of contractual handback requirements.

Skills:

Leadership and team development, strong organisational and governance capability, effective communication, stakeholder engagement, attention to detail, and the ability to implement structured systems in unstructured environments.

Additional Information:

The Garrisons are tobacco-free working environments.

Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Ready to Join Us? If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of our dedicated team supporting the armed forces across Hampshire and Wiltshire.