Design Project Manager

Careers In Design (Recruitment) Ltd; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Design Project Manager to oversee bespoke joinery projects from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience using SolidWorks and strong project management skills. This role offers a salary of £35-45k with hybrid working and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

£35-45k salary + incentive scheme

31 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Pension & professional development support

Collaborative, supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with SolidWorks in joinery, fit-out, or manufacturing.
• Proven project management skills with a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead bespoke joinery projects from concept to production.
• Translate client ideas into detailed technical drawings in SolidWorks.
• Conduct site surveys and coordinate installations.

Skills

SolidWorks

Project management

Technical knowledge of bespoke joinery methods

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Join a specialist joinery manufacturer delivering high-end bespoke solutions for amazing commercial projects across London. Our client is recruiting for a talented Design Project Manager to take the lead through the entire design phase - from client brief to production handover.

You will be turning creative visions into precise technical drawings, managing the design process using SolidWorks, and ensuring every detail is ready for flawless manufacturing and installation.

As the Bespoke Joinery Design Project Manager you will:

• Lead bespoke joinery projects from concept to production.
• Translate client ideas into detailed technical drawings in SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with designers, production teams and contractors.
• Conduct site surveys and plan for smooth installations.
• Oversee materials, finishes and project timelines.

As the Bespoke Joinery Design Project Manager you will bring:

• 5+ years’ SolidWorks experience in joinery, fit-out or manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of bespoke joinery methods.
• Proven project management skills with a client-focused approach.
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving abilities.

What’s on offer:

• £35-45k salary + incentive scheme
• 31 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Pension & professional development support
• Hybrid working (1-2 days remote)
• Collaborative, supportive team culture