Design Manager

Doufre Construction Personnel Ltd; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading interior fit-out specialist as a Design Manager to lead the Drawing Office team. You will oversee a team of technicians, ensuring projects move smoothly from concept through to construction. The role requires fit-out experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Autocad. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus potential, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for career progression

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Fit-out experience in joinery, drylining, or partitions is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the drawing office team.
• Ensure accurate and timely production of technical drawings.
• Collaborate with project managers and site teams.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Tools

Autocad

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Join a leading interior fit-out specialist as Design Manager

About Us

Our Client is an interior fit-out company that covers the UK and Europe with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities based in the South of the UK. They deliver bespoke commercial spaces with precision and creativity, working on some very high-end projects.

The Role

The role will beDesign Managerto lead the Drawing Office team. This role would suit a senior designer with mentoring experience who wants to move to management or, likewise, a Design Coordinator looking for the next step.

As Design Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance of a team of technicians and ensuring projects move smoothly from concept through to construction, on time and to spec.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage the drawing office team.

• Plan and coordinate design resources across multiple live projects.

• Ensure accurate and timely production of technical drawings and design documentation.

• Manage and prioritise workloads based on project deadlines and business needs.

• Collaborate with project managers, site teams, architects, and subcontractors to ensure design intent and compliance.

About You

• Fit-out experience is key, with joinery, drylining, or partitions being advantageous

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Excellent knowledge of Autocad and Microsoft Suite

• Strong understanding of construction detailing, materials, and building regulations.

• Effective communicator and team player with a proactive approach.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and bonus potential

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Opportunities for career progression

• Modern office facilities

• Pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and additional benefits