Design Manager

Recco; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A carpentry and joinery company in Hertfordshire is seeking a Design Manager to lead projects and manage a design team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in carpentry and joinery, strong technical skills in AutoCAD and Revit, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. This role involves translating client requirements into innovative solutions and ensuring project alignment with budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team through various project phases.
• Collaborate closely with project managers to align plans.
• Translate client requirements into innovative design concepts.
• Conduct thorough site assessments and surveys.
• Foster effective communication between stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends and design innovations.

Skills

Experience with carpentry

Experience with joinery

Navigating client portals

Understanding client uploading protocols

AutoCAD

Revit

3D modelling

BIM 3D modelling

Job description

Design Manager

We are currently collaborating with a company that undertakes carpentry and joinery works throughout London & the Southeast of England since the 90s.

The annual turnover of the company has grown consistently year on year, and they have a proven track record of delivering structural timber, reception fit out, bespoke door sets, glazed timber screens, fire & acoustic screens and staircase design & installation.

Our client is currently seeking to recruit a Design Manager to join their team in Hertfordshire to work on multiple projects concurrently.

The ideal candidate will have experience with carpentry, joinery and washrooms as well as the ability to navigate & upload to multiple client portals, understanding of client uploading protocols.

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the design team through various project phases, including design development, space planning & material selection
• Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure design plans are aligned with project budgets, timelines, and scope
• Translate client requirements into innovative design concepts that reflect their brand identity and functional needs
• Conduct thorough site assessments and surveys to gather necessary information for accurate design proposals
• Foster effective communication between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a smooth flow of information throughout the project lifecycle
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations to consistently deliver cutting-edge solutions

Technical skills

AutoCAD/Revit/3d modelling /BIM 3d modelling