Design Manager - Drylining

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to join a forward-thinking subcontractor. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Revit and AutoCAD, and will lead technical design projects in a collaborative environment. This role offers hybrid working, a structured development path, and the chance to work on innovative projects in the drylining sector.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Structured development path

Mentoring from experienced Senior Design Manager

Work on cutting-edge projects

Growing internal design team

Qualifications

• Experience in drylining, ceilings, or similar construction fields preferred.
• Examples of 2D Technical Construction Drawings (Stage 5 or above).
• Portfolio showcasing Revit Models and general design capability.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of drylining and ceilings projects.
• Collaborate with the Senior Design Manager on live projects.
• Lead own projects and produce Stage 5 technical drawings.

Skills

Strong Revit skills including family creation/editing and scheduling

Proficient in AutoCAD

Experience using Navisworks for BIM clash detection

Ability to produce detailed 2D technical drawings

Clear communication skills

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Are you a Design Manager with strong Revit and AutoCAD skills? Would you like to play a key role in a business that's investing in its technical design capability and values innovation in the drylining and ceilings sector?

Our client is a forward-thinking subcontractor in the construction industry, leading the way on in-house technical design and 3D modelling. Unlike others in the drylining space, they are embracing both technical design and BIM modelling through expanding their internal design team to keep everything in-house.

This is a great opportunity for a Design Manager to join an ambitious team, learn from an experienced Senior Design Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of drylining and ceilings projects using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with the Senior Design Manager and existing BIM Coordinator on live projects.
• Lead your own projects both technically (2D detailing) and in 3D (BIM Model management).
• Produce Stage 5 technical drawings ready for construction.
• Work 2-3 days per week on site, with flexible work-from-home arrangements.

Experience & Skills Required

• Strong Revit skills including family creation/editing and scheduling.
• Proficient in AutoCAD (drafting, sheet management, PDF extraction/editing).
• Experience using Navisworks for BIM clash detection and resolution.
• Ability to produce detailed 2D technical drawings at Stage 5 or above.
• Background in drylining, ceilings, or similar transferable construction fields preferred.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work within a collaborative design team.

What You’ll Need for Your Application

• Examples of 2D Technical Construction Drawings (Stage 5 or above).
• Revit Models showcasing clash detection, integration, schedules, and family models.A general design portfolio demonstrating your range and capability.

What’s in It for You

• Flexible hybrid working 2-3 days on site, remainder from home.
• Structured development path.
• Collaborative environment with access to an experienced Senior Design Manager for mentoring and support.
• Work on cutting-edge projects where design and modelling are genuinely valued.
• Join a growing internal design team in a business that’s investing in innovation.

If you’re a Design manager looking to elevate your career within a forward-thinking drylining specialist, this is your chance.