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Design Manager

Doufre Construction Personnel Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4PL, England

Salary

£45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
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  • Join a leading interior fit-out specialist as a Design Manager, overseeing the Drawing Office team.
  • The ideal candidate should have fit-out experience and at least 5 years in a relevant role, with a competitive salary offered.
  • You will be responsible for managing a team of technicians and ensuring smooth project transitions from concept to construction.
  • Key responsibilities include mentoring, planning design resources, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain design integrity.
  • The company offers a supportive environment, career progression opportunities, and additional benefits such as a pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Join a leading interior fit-out specialist as Design Manager

About Us

Our Client is an interior fit-out company that covers the UK and Europe with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities based in the South of the UK. They deliver bespoke commercial spaces with precision and creativity, working on some very high-end projects.

The Role

The role will beDesign Managerto lead the Drawing Office team. This role would suit a senior designer with mentoring experience who wants to move to management or, likewise, a Design Coordinator looking for the next step.

As Design Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance of a team of technicians and ensuring projects move smoothly from concept through to construction, on time and to spec.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor and manage the drawing office team.

  • Plan and coordinate design resources across multiple live projects.

  • Ensure accurate and timely production of technical drawings and design documentation.

  • Manage and prioritise workloads based on project deadlines and business needs.

  • Collaborate with project managers, site teams, architects, and subcontractors to ensure design intent and compliance.

About You

  • Fit-out experience is key, with joinery, drylining, or partitions being advantageous

  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

  • Excellent knowledge of Autocad and Microsoft Suite

  • Strong understanding of construction detailing, materials, and building regulations.

  • Effective communicator and team player with a proactive approach.

What's on offer

  • Competitive salary and bonus potential

  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

  • Opportunities for career progression

  • Modern office facilities

  • Pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and additional benefits

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In order to submit this application, a TotalJobs account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all TotalJobs’ services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to TotalJobs’ Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to TotalJobs and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.