Design Coordinator / Design Manager

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drylining contractor in Oxford is seeking a Design Coordinator/Design Manager to oversee a prestigious £10M drylining and ceiling fit-out project. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring technical excellence and coordinating consultants and site teams. This role offers the opportunity to help build an in-house design department and to play a pivotal role in transforming design delivery. Hybrid working is offered, making it an ideal role for those looking to step up in their careers.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical detailing in drylining or fit-out design.
• Strong understanding of BIM protocols and coordination.
• Ready to step into a Design Coordinator/Design Manager position.
• Confident in liaising with consultants and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all design aspects of the Oxford drylining scheme.
• Ensure technical excellence and innovative solutions.
• Coordinate consultants and site teams.
• Help shape the design department from the ground up.

Skills

Technical detailing

BIM protocols

Communication with consultants

Coordination experience

Job description

Technical design is one of the most critical and riskiest aspects of construction, which is why it is being pushed down the supply chain to specialist subcontractors.

Our client, a leading drylining contractor delivering cutting‑edge Design & Build projects with full BIM integration, collaborates with top design consultants to transform ambitious concepts into reality.

With demand growing and a clear vision for the future, they're bringing design expertise in‑house and are searching for a talented Design Coordinator / Design Manager to help make it happen.

Having recently secured a prestigious £10M drylining and ceiling fit‑out project in Oxford (D&B, BIM), they're looking for a Design Coordinator / Design Manager ready to step up from technical drawing into a strategic design management role. They are looking for someone who can take ownership of the design process, coordinate consultants and site teams, and ultimately help shape the design department from the ground up.

This is your chance to embed yourself within a forward‑thinking drylining business, lead on a flagship drylining project, and play a pivotal role in developing a design function that will set new standards in the industry.

As a Design Coordinator / Design Manager, you'll oversee all design aspects of the Oxford drylining and ceiling fit‑out scheme, ensuring technical excellence, seamless coordination, and innovative solutions at every stage. You'll also work closely with directors to bring design in‑house, setting up processes, standards, and strategy that will define the future of their design offering.

The Opportunity

• Role: Design Coordinator / Design Manager
• Location: Oxford (with flexibility for hybrid working)
• Project Value: £10M D&B (BIM) Drylining & Ceiling Fit‑Out
• Contract Type: Permanent, full‑time

What We're Looking For

• Experience in technical detailing in drylining, interiors, or fit‑out design
• Strong understanding of BIM protocols and coordination
• A background in technical drawing or detailing, ready to step into a Design Coordinator / Design Manager position
• Confident in liaising with consultants, site teams, and main contractors
• Ambition to help build and shape an in‑house design department within a market‑leading drylining contractor

This isn't just another coordination position it's a career‑defining move. You'll be joining a progressive drylining contractor at a pivotal moment of growth, gaining exposure to senior decision‑making, and helping to create the blueprint for how design is delivered across the business.

Apply now or reach out confidentially to discuss this opportunity further