Charlestown, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW | Surveying (Construction) | Full Time

Our client is a well-established and respected Surveying, Town Planning, Ecology and Project Management company, with offices located in Newcastle, the Central Coast and the Mid-Western region.

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Drafting Manager to lead and oversee drafting operations across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced survey draftsperson looking to step into a leadership role, or an established drafting leader seeking a long-term prospect within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy.

The business undertakes a wide range of projects across multiple disciplines including construction, engineering, cadastral, DTM, laser scanning and drone surveys.

About the Role The Drafting Manager will oversee the drafting function of the business, leading the drafting team while supporting the effective delivery of projects across multiple offices and disciplines.

The role will involve both technical drafting oversight and team leadership responsibilities, ensuring quality, delivery, resource management, workflow coordination and continuous improvement across drafting operations.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading and managing the drafting team across multiple offices
- Overseeing drafting quality, standards and project delivery
- Managing team workflows, resources and priorities
- Supporting project teams across various surveying disciplines
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives within drafting operations
- Undertaking drafting tasks using AutoCAD Civil 3D associated with survey projects

About You The successful applicant will ideally possess:

- Strong experience within the surveying and drafting industry




- Advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D capability
- Leadership or team coordination experience
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to manage workflows, priorities and deadlines across multiple projects
- Experience or interest in Sewer and Water Design, Laser Scanning and 3D Modelling highly regarded

What We Offer Our client values its people and offers a supportive and flexible working environment.

On offer to the successful applicant:

- A genuine leadership opportunity within a growing consultancy
- Exposure to multiple drafting and surveying disciplines
- Attractive employment package
- Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
- Supportive team culture
- Long-term career opportunities

Apply Now If you are an experienced drafting professional looking to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing team, we encourage you to apply.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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