Design Manager

Londinium Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interior contracting firm in London is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the full design process across joinery and interior fit-out projects. You will manage technical drawings, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure design quality and compliance. The ideal candidate enjoys both hands-on technical work and managerial duties, with a background in bespoke joinery and a strong understanding of design-to-production workflows. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Design management

Technical drawing review

Communication skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Job description

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.

About You

• 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.

Why Join?

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.