Design Manager - Bespoke Joinery

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing recruitment agency seeks an experienced Design Manager for bespoke joinery projects in Central London. You will lead the entire design process, collaborating closely with clients and teams to ensure high-quality outputs. The ideal candidate has proven experience in joinery or fit-out, strong AutoCAD skills, and excellent communication capabilities. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities to work on prestigious projects, and career growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on high-profile London projects

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Designer in washrooms, joinery, or fit‑out.
• Excellent technical knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and installation methods.
• Able to manage multiple projects with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full design process from concept to technical delivery.
• Work with the design team ensuring accuracy, innovation, and exceptional output.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Design Manager - Bespoke Joinery

Location: EC2M, Central London

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm

Contract: Full-Time - Permanent | Competitive Salary

Our client is a fast-growing specialist in high-quality washroom and bespoke joinery fit outs. They are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join their team and play a key role in delivering premium interior environments across the commercial workplaces in London.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full design process from concept to technical delivery, including submittals, samples, and drawing approvals.
• Work with the design team, ensuring accuracy, innovation, and exceptional output.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Produce and review detailed drawings, schedules, and specifications for washroom systems and bespoke joinery.
• Ensure designs are compliant, buildable, cost‑effective, and in line with relevant regulations (including Part T).
• Offer continuous design support to site teams throughout the duration of each project.
• Participate in weekly design meetings and make regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure design standards are maintained.

About You

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Designer in washrooms, joinery, or fit‑out.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit, SolidWorks or similar 3D software beneficial).
• Excellent technical knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and installation methods.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects with exceptional attention to detail.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile London projects.
• A supportive, collaborative environment within a growing company.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities as the company grows.

If you're looking to join a dynamic, fast-growing company and play a key role in creating exceptional interior spaces, our client would love to hear from you.