Draughting Office Supervisor

About the role

The Draughting Office Supervisor will lead the drawing office of a well‑established civil and structural engineering firm. The role involves managing a team of draughtsmen, coordinating drawing projects and ensuring high‑quality deliverables for industrial plant designs.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all draughting personnel, plan project priorities and manage IT resources for the drawing office.
• Provide guidance, internal training and support to the draughting team.
• Organise, plan and maintain documentation of drawings, submittals and schedules.
• Manage drawing distribution, verify accuracy and completeness of finished drawings, and collaborate with engineers to translate designs into detailed CAD drawings.
• Perform 3D modelling, create construction drawings and detect/report clashes or constructability issues.
• Develop and implement draughting policies, procedures and workflows, keeping abreast of industry trends.

Required profile

• 15–20 years of experience in engineering design draughting of concrete and steel structures, preferably in oil & gas, chemical, mining or power generation plants.
• Proven track record of managing a draughting team.
• Draughting or technical diploma (advantageous) and a valid driver’s licence.
• South African citizenship.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit (minimum requirement).
• Strong competence with CAD software and 3D modelling.