Design Manager Role – Joinery
Brief Outline
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Joinery Design Manager to join and lead our client’s technical team and progress the department throughout the company’s ongoing expansion.
- The client is looking for a hands-on, enthusiastic individual who will be involved and invested in their various projects and their progress.
About our Client
- Our client is an established high end joinery and fit out contractor. They work on a diverse range of project from bespoke domestic works, to multi million pound commercial jobs.
- They have an excellent reputation for the quality of their projects and work with a number of prestigious clients.
- Their turnover has increased year-on-year and they have a large pipeline of work for next year already.
About the Role
- In this role you will be mainly office based, with the flexibility of home remote working and with the occasional site visit required, carrying out full Design Management responsibilities and leading an in-house technical team.
- You will be responsible for the formal reporting of each project where you will work with a Project Manager throughout pre and post contract stages.
- You will ensure that the planning, management and coordination is successful and that financial control within the project margin is maintained.
- The ideal candidate will have an in-depth carpentry or joinery design background and CAD experience. You will also be able to lead and manage a design office.
About the Candidate
- Previous experience in design management for large residential and commercial joinery projects
- Experience in design management is preferable
- Flexible self-starter with ability to prioritise
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Sound knowledge and understanding of joinery, carpentry and fit-out industry
Points of Appeal
- Full freedom and autonomy within the role
- Competitive salary and package negotiable on experience
- Company with a full order book and varied client base