Joinery CAD Designer Commercial Fit-Out

Salary: £40,000 £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Surrey, UK
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are pleased to be working exclusively with a client of ours who are seeking a talented and experienced Joinery CAD Designer to join their dynamic team, specialising in commercial joinery fit-outs. The successful candidate will play a key role in taking projects from concept to production, producing detailed approval and manufacturing drawings, and liaising directly with clients and production teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Design high-quality, bespoke commercial joinery solutions.
Produce accurate client approval drawings for review and sign-off.
Generate comprehensive manufacturing drawing packs, including all components, hardware, and cutting lists.
Ensure all designs are production-ready, optimised for efficiency and precision.
Collaborate with clients, architects, and interior designers to interpret and develop design briefs.
Work closely with the workshop and project managers to ensure feasibility and accuracy of designs.
Participate in client meetings and site visits as required.
Stay up to date with joinery trends, materials, and manufacturing techniques.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in commercial joinery design, ideally within fit-out or bespoke manufacturing.
Advanced skills in Autodesk Inventor; knowledge of Woodwork for Inventor is highly desirable.

Willingness to transition from similar platforms such as SolidWorks and SWOOD if not already using Inventor.

Strong understanding of joinery materials, fittings, fixings, and appliances.
Confident in producing technically accurate and visually clear drawings for both client approval and internal manufacture.
Excellent communication skills, with experience in direct client interaction.
Background in bespoke joinery manufacturing or installation is highly advantageous.
Portfolio and manufacturing packs to be presented at interview.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary of £40,000 £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
A collaborative and skilled team environment.
Opportunities to work on exciting, high-end commercial projects.
Career development and training where applicable.
Flexibility in Hybrid working after initial induction.

To Apply:

Oval Deene Recruitment is working as an exclusive agency with this client and position.

Please submit your CV, a portfolio of relevant work, and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Please contact Tyler Markwell at Oval Deene Recruitment.