Design Manager

Solid Solutions Staffing; England; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bespoke joinery specialist in the UK is seeking a skilled Design Manager to lead projects using SolidWorks. You will manage design delivery, collaborate with teams, and ensure technical excellence. Required experience includes at least five years in design engineering and strong CAD skills. This full-time role offers 28 days of holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday

NEST Pension

Christmas Shutdown

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in design engineering, ideally within joinery or office fit-out environments.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Proven ability to lead design projects and provide technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with estimating and commercial teams on potential projects.
• Conduct site meetings and surveys.
• Manage all design aspects of the project to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Technical drawing production

SolidWorks expertise

Project management

Collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Overview

Design Manager - SolidWorks Permanent Full-Time

Salary - Circa 52,000 DOE

Location - Office based in Canterbury

Join a heritage-driven bespoke joinery specialist delivering high-quality interiors for commercial and residential clients. With over two centuries of expertise and a purpose-built workshop, the team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to produce custom cabinetry, staircases, windows, and furniture. Accredited to ISO standards, the firm serves high-end projects across London and the South, emphasising exceptional service, precision, and sustainability.

We\'re looking for a skilled and experienced Design Manager with SolidWorks expertise to lead bespoke joinery projects from concept to production. You\'ll manage design delivery, collaborate across teams, and ensure technical excellence in custom interiors. The ideal candidate brings leadership, precision, and a background in joinery or fit-out, with at least five years\' design experience and strong CAD skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with estimating and commercial teams on potential projects, providing expert advice where required
• Attend on-site design meetings and conduct site surveys to fully understand project requirements
• Understand and apply sustainability standards such as BREEAM, LEED, and SKA
• Identify and communicate potential design or programme challenges early, raising them with the Project Manager in a timely manner
• Record and report all known design changes to the commercial team as soon as they are identified
• Conduct site meetings as necessary
• Maintain internal design trackers and support the Document Controller with client documentation and O&M manuals
• Manage all design aspects of the project to ensure timely delivery in line with customer requirements
• Liaise with internal teams and project managers to ensure effective handover of drawings for production
• Create production drawings using appropriate systems, specifically for joinery and related materials and processes

Experiences required

• Minimum five years\' experience in design engineering, ideally within joinery or office fit-out environments
• Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD software (e.g. Autodesk Inventor)
• Skilled in producing detailed technical drawings for manufacture (DFM)
• Proven ability to lead design projects and provide technical direction
• Strong background in managing design processes from concept to completion

Package

40 Hours P/W Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5pm 28 Days Holiday Inc. Bank NEST Pension Christmas Shutdown