Commercial Accountant/ Office Manager

Key Responsibilities Design Office Management

• Take overall responsibility for the performance, efficiency, and quality output of the design office.
• Continuously review and improve design concepts to enhance product quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop, implement, and enforce robust design procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Line manages all draughtsman, providing leadership, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Recruitment of new cad technicians. Inc leasing with HR to set up contracts etc.
• Research, recommend, and help implement the latest drawing and design technology, ensuring systems are kept up to date.
• Manage and monitor the drawing office program to ensure deadlines are met.

• Prepare monthly payroll summary for accountants. Collate overtime, obtain approval, and populate the payroll sheet. Obtain overall approval from Kelvin and send to Xeinadin for processing
  

HR

• HR document filing on SharePoint.
• Recruitment paperwork; offer letters, contracts of employment.
• New starter laptop and software set up. Liaise with Wavenet.
• New Starter onboarding paperwork; checklists, induction presentations.
• HR advice, dealing with queries.
• Pension Schemes
• Populate weekly Scorecards on the Ninety Platform.
• SMT L10 meetings. Take notes and manage the Ninety platform software.
• Prepare Weekly and Monthly Staff Presentations and other presentations ad hoc.
• Feel Good Indicator reporting.
• PeopleHR access for employees to manage holidays.
• Various admin tasks. E.g: Booking training courses, creating templates etc.
• PQQ requests and questionnaires

CAD Technician Duties

• Liaise with customers to chase and obtain all necessary design information.
• Attend design meetings with the client.
• Work closely with the Contracts Manager (CM) to create models and drawings, finalising design sign-off.
• Prepare and issue drawings for customer approval.
• Register Variations (VOs) and send Early Warning Notices (EWNs).
• Offer advice on value engineering opportunities to improve design efficiency and reduce costs.
• Prepare complete drawing files for ordering, including NC (Numerical Control) data.
• Print fabrication and installation drawings for workshop and site use.
• Issue drawings and full handover documentation to the workshop and Site Project Manager.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of CAD systems and relevant drawing office software.
• Attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good communication skills for liaising with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and value engineering.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a design/drawing office in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Advanced CAD skills and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with NC data preparation and production workflows.
• Knowledge of design approval processes, variation control, and document management.