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Establish project priorities, allocate resources and monitor progress against deadlines.\n\n Ensure drawings and technical deliverables meet project specifications and client expectations.\n\n Communicate project requirements, timelines and deliverables to the draughting team.\n\n Identify and address technical challenges that could affect project delivery.\n\nLeadership & Team Development\n\n Lead, mentor and supervise a team of draughting professionals.\n\n Allocate responsibilities and monitor individual and team performance.\n\n Provide technical guidance, coaching and training.\n\n Identify skills development opportunities and implement improvements.\n\n Foster a collaborative, accountable and high-performance working environment.\n\nQuality Assurance & Compliance\n\n Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, quality management systems and regulatory requirements.\n\n Implement and maintain draughting procedures, drawing standards and quality control processes.\n\n 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