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Location: London / South East
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum
Sector: Specialist Interiors / Joinery
Overview
A growing contractor renowned for its craftsmanship and technical delivery is seeking a Design Manager to lead and coordinate design across its joinery and interior fit-out projects.
This role will suit someone who enjoys both hands-on technical involvement and managing a design process from concept through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the full design process on projects, from tender through to as-built stage.
- Manage and review all technical drawings, ensuring compliance with design intent and specification.
- Coordinate between architects, consultants, clients, and internal teams to resolve design challenges.
- Conduct design workshops and approvals, maintaining clear communication between stakeholders.
- Support manufacturing teams by providing clear design instructions and approvals.
- Ensure design output meets quality, safety, and programme requirements.
- Experience managing design for bespoke joinery, doors, or interior fit-out projects.
- Proven track record of coordinating design across multiple projects.
- Strong technical and commercial understanding of design-to-production workflows.
- Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
You'll play a central role in delivering some of the company's flagship projects, working closely with directors and production teams to bring beautifully detailed designs to life.
