Design Manager

GVR Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GVR Solutions Ltd in Southwest London is seeking a Design Manager for high-end retail and leisure fit-out projects. You will lead a small team of CAD Technicians and Design Coordinators, coordinate with Estimating, Commercial and site teams, and ensure drawings progress from concept to as-built packages.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical design for retail or commercial fit-out, advanced AutoCAD skills, and a strong ability to read M&E and structural drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical design for retail or commercial fit-out.
• Advanced AutoCAD skills and ability to read M&E and structural drawings.
• Self-starter with ability to keep drawing programmes moving.
• Clear communication and ability to direct the right information to stakeholders on time.
• Calm, approachable, reliable to site, factory and PM teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 1-2 CAD Technicians and Design Coordinators.
• Coordinate with Estimating, Commercial Director, Contracts Director, PMs, procurement and site teams.
• Develop client concepts and S3 packs into fully coordinated construction drawings (S4-S6).
• Own drawing register and revision control to ensure current info reaches site and factory.
• Check internal and subcontractor drawings and coordinate M&E, structure, ceilings and landlord interfaces.
• Review tender packs, identify gaps and raise RFIs clearly.
• Ensure drawings meet Building Regulations, CDM 2015 and landlord requirements.
• Produce as-built drawings at project completion and support CAD team.

Skills

AutoCAD

M&E drawings

Structural drawings

Joinery detailing

Team leadership

Job description

Design Manager required in Southwest London

GVR Solutions are currently representing a well-established main contractor, based in SW London, who undertake high-end Bespoke Retail and Leisure fit out and refurbishment projects primarily in London for high-end Boutique clientele and brands. Due to continuous and positive growth, they are in the market for a Technical Design Manager that has a proven background in the high-end retail fit out market.

Design Manager responsibilities:

• Leading a team consisting of 1-2 CAD Technicians and Design Coordinators
• Working alongside the Estimating, Commercial Director, Contracts Director, project management team, procurement, production, site managers, clients, consultants and specialist subcontractors
• Developing client concept and S3 packs into fully coordinated construction and S4-S6 millwork/joinery drawings
• Owning the drawing register and revision control, so only current information reaches site and the factory
• Checking internal and subcontractor drawings, and coordinating M&E, structure, ceilings and landlord interfaces
• Reviewing tender packs, flagging gaps early and raising clear RFIs
• Making sure drawings meet Building Regulations, CDM 2015 and landlord requirements
• Producing as-built drawings at completion, and supporting 1-2 CAD technicians

Design Manager requirements:

• Has 5+ years in technical design for retail or commercial fit-out, with strong joinery and millwork detailing
• Is advanced in AutoCAD and confident reading M&E and structural drawings
• Is a self-starter who keeps drawing programmes moving and acts when something is holding up site or manufacture
• Communicates clearly, takes direction well and issues the right information to the right people, on time
• Is calm, approachable and someone the site, factory and PM teams can rely on
• Ideally has luxury retail or high-end interiors experience