Design Manager required in Southwest London

GVR Building Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GVR Solutions is seeking a Design Manager in Southwest London to lead a small team of CAD Technicians and Design Coordinators on high-end retail and leisure fit-out projects. You will develop client concepts into fully coordinated construction drawings and manage drawing registers to ensure site and factory accuracy.

The role requires 5+ years in technical design for retail/commercial fit-out, advanced AutoCAD skills, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical design for retail or commercial fit-out.
• Advanced AutoCAD proficiency and ability to read M&E and structural drawings.
• Self-starter who keeps drawing programmes moving and acts when something is delaying site or manufacture.
• Clear communication and timely issuance of information to the right people.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of 1-2 CAD Technicians and Design Coordinators.
• Collaborating with Estimating, Commercial Director, Contracts Director, project management, procurement, site managers, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Developing client concepts and S3 packs into fully coordinated construction and S4–S6 millwork/joinery drawings.
• Owning the drawing register and revision control to ensure accuracy reaching site and factory.
• Checking internal and subcontractor drawings and coordinating M&E, structure, ceilings and landlord interfaces.
• Reviewing tender packs, flagging gaps early and raising RFIs clearly.
• Ensuring drawings meet Building Regulations, CDM 2015 and landlord requirements.
• Producing as-built drawings at completion and supporting 1–2 CAD technicians

Skills

AutoCAD

Team leadership

Communication

Drawing coordination

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