Design & Technical Manager - FF&E and Joinery

Havelock One Interiors; Askar; On-site; BHD 27,500 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interior design firm in Bahrain is seeking an experienced Design & Technical Manager to oversee project management in bespoke and hospitality projects. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing setup, strong joinery expertise, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will lead teams to ensure client satisfaction while managing quality and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten to fifteen years in a manufacturing setup.
• Experience in joinery detailing and planning.
• Familiarity with common joinery materials and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned projects and ensure efficient execution.
• Manage project schedules and client expectations.
• Continuously improve processes for better efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Technical communication

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Joinery expertise

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Tools

Autodesk products

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design & Technical Manager - FF&E and Joinery

Havelock One Interiors is looking for an experienced “Design & Technical Manager – FF&E and Joinery” to join our team in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Role Summary

The role will be in the setting out department and will mainly comprise project management and oversight of manufacturing packages for bespoke and hospitality projects. The person will be at the heart of projects, ensuring seamless coordination between external and internal clients. The role is pivotal in managing and maintaining client satisfaction while balancing quality and cost performance.

The role will support divisional performance to continuously enhance our service to our clients and support efficiency improvement to maintain competitiveness and increase business activity. Support the functional head in planning of the setting out activities, prioritizing deliveries in line with strategic plan. Overseeing day to day management and planning of setting out resources and processes to attend to commitments with an objective of continuous improvement in process efficiency. Communication is key in this role and right person will be a natural communicator able to collaborate, build professional relationships and communicate effectively across functional departments and externally to manage and lead the needs of projects.

Role Description

• Effective Management: Oversee assigned projects, ensuring efficient execution and adherence to timelines
• Guidance and Coordination: Guide the setting out team through the execution strategy, material submissions, procurement, shop drawings, prototyping, and manufacturing delivery
• Client Expectations: Manage project schedules, review shop drawings, understand and address client expectations
• Material Management: Check material details, obtain clearance for variations, and oversee material procurement
• Technical Insight: Interpret project specifications, identify material requirements, and provide technical guidance
• Process Efficiency: Continuously improve processes for better efficiency, identify, implement, and support initiatives that yield continuous improvement
• Communication: Be a natural and effective communicator. Collaborate with internal teams and clients to lead, manage, and coordinate project needs

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of ten to fifteen years in a manufacturing setup
• Suitable qualification either from an interiors background, technical or similar discipline
• Joinery Expertise: Track record in joinery setting out detailing, planning, influencing, site execution strategy, shop drawings, cutting lists, and material take-offs
• Materials Knowledge: Familiarity with common joinery and interior materials, surfaces etc (timber, boards, veneers, laminates, hardware, special surfaces, transitions etc)
• Technical Acumen: Strong problem-solving skills related to materials integration (glass, acrylics, stone, metals, fabrics)
• Software Proficiency: Well-versed in Autodesk products and Microsoft Office applications, progressive and be a catalyst in adoption of digitization, 3D software capabilities
• Industry Standards: Familiarity with FSC, LEED requirements, and FR standards
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills for successful collaboration in a multinational environment
• Innovation Leader: Capable of being strategic and identifying strengths and weaknesses and adopting strategies for continuous improvement

We are looking forward to receiving your application for the position of “Design & Technical Manager – FF&E and Joinery” in the Kingdom of Bahrain in case you meet the above-mentioned criteria.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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