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# Technical Lead - OHL, Foundations & Structures

- **Company:** Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Beverley, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, MicroStation, Solid Edge
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225413993/technical-lead-ohl-foundations-structures

## About the Role

* Extensive experience within an engineering, civil or infrastructure environment with strong exposure to overhead line (OHL) or similar power infrastructure projects
 * Advanced working knowledge of engineering CAD software such as Microstation, Solid Edge, NX or similar platforms
 * Experience leading or mentoring technical teams and coordinating drawing office workloads
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with engineers and project stakeholders
 * A proactive and organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high technical standards

## Description

Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be working with our client to recruit a CAD Team Leader for a key engineering role located close to Beverley. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineering CAD professional to lead a skilled drawing office team responsible for delivering high quality technical outputs across complex engineering projects, particularly within the overhead line (OHL) infrastructure sector.

As CAD Team Leader, you will play a central role in coordinating technical deliverables, maintaining engineering standards and supporting the development of a collaborative and capable team. Working from a site near Beverley, you will collaborate closely with engineers, project managers and CAD professionals to support the successful delivery of overhead line (OHL) and structural engineering projects.

The Opportunity:
As a CAD Team Leader you'll play a key role in:

 * Leading and coordinating a team of draughtspersons to deliver high quality engineering drawings in line with company and industry standards
 * Overseeing the production of engineering drawings including overhead line (OHL) layouts, wire clearance diagrams, reinforced concrete detailing, structural steelwork and tower models
 * Providing technical CAD expertise to support new project opportunities, tenders and engineering feasibility discussions within the overhead line (OHL) engineering environment
 * Collaborating with engineers and project managers to resolve design challenges and maintain efficient delivery across multiple workstreams
 * Supporting and mentoring team members through coaching, guidance and structured development to build a high performing drawing office team
 * Your work will directly contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of overhead line (OHL), structural and foundation engineering solutions that support critical infrastructure projects.


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