Design Manager – Fit out

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks a Design Manager specializing in fit out projects. The role involves managing design activities, collaborating on drawings, and ensuring quality standards in production. Ideal candidates will have experience in joinery, fit out design, and BIM, with a strong proficiency in AutoCAD. This position is based in Milton Keynes but offers the flexibility of on-site work in London.

Qualifications

• Experience in fit out and joinery design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM 3D Modelling.
• Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing all design activities within the Wash Room Fit Out division.
• Leading design meetings with stakeholders.
• Tracking design processes using RFI protocols.

Skills

AutoCAD

Fit out design

3D Modelling

BIM

Communication

Job description

Design Manager – Fit out

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Salary: £55,000 - 65,000

Location: Milton Keynes

Regions: Buckinghamshire, East Midlands, London

My client, one of the largest specialist dry lining contractors in the UK with a turnover of approximately £50m and around 600 skilled operatives, is seeking a Fit Out Design Manager with joinery fit out experience. The role involves managing all design activities within their Wash Room Fit Out division.

Based in Milton Keynes, with the option to work on-site within Central London, reporting directly to the Construction Director. You will develop fit out design solutions aligned with the project brief, including bespoke offsite manufacturing systems. The role requires managing one fit out designer, collaborating to produce drawings and design work. A background in fit out, joinery design, and BIM 3D Modelling would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and fit out design.
• Understanding client and architect design briefs, specifications, and drawings.
• Organising and leading design meetings with architects, site teams, and suppliers.
• Communicating effectively with the Project Architect and Principal Contractor Design Manager.
• Coordinating drawings with other trade contractors and liaising directly with them.
• Managing the design process up to the publication of A Status drawings.
• Overseeing drawing administration and file management systems such as Conject and BIW.
• Tracking the design process using RFI protocols.
• Managing technical and product sample submittal processes, including sample sign-off.
• Assisting in the production of O&M Manuals.
• Working with architect specifications and producing/amending design programmes.
• Understanding CDM regulations and project BREEAM requirements.
• Coordinating sub-contractor and supply drawings.
• Managing supply chain design and drawing processes.
• Creating and managing material schedules and supply drawings.
• Assisting with procurement of bespoke materials and managing related enquiries.
• Staying updated on current fit out products and supply chain developments.
• Scheduling timber and metal doorsets and ironmongery as per specifications.
• Applying modern fixing techniques.
• Collaborating with the Commercial Manager to understand financial constraints.
• Working with the Factory Manager to support production and offsite manufacturing improvements.
• Ensuring quality standards are communicated and maintained during production.
• Building strong relationships with project site teams and supporting project delivery.
• Overseeing factory and workshop drawing production and scheduling.

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