Designate Store Manager

Topps Tiles; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading jewellery retailer is seeking a Store Design Manager to lead and oversee the complete store design process across the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will ensure design alignment with various teams while managing external suppliers and stakeholders. The role requires significant CAD experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This position offers competitive compensation and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous product discounts

Retirement savings plans

Life assurance from day one

Minimum 22 days holiday per year

Career progression and study support

Health and wellbeing scheme

Financial wellbeing scheme

Exclusive discounts on groceries

Qualifications

• 3+ years CAD experience with 2D/3D drawing capability.
• Experience managing landlord, planning, statutory approvals, and legal compliance.
• Strong organisational skills – able to manage output for up to 50+ projects annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end store design from feasibility to completion across multiple UK & Ireland locations.
• Oversee all drawing and design outputs, both in-house and via external drafting partners.
• Work closely with project managers, marketing, retail, merchandising, technology, and supply chain teams.

Skills

CAD experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

About the role

Are you a commercially minded design leader who can turn retail concepts into reality? Join Signet Jewelers — home of H. Samuel and Ernest Jones — as Store Design Manager and help shape the future of our store estate. You will take full ownership of the store design process from concept to completion across multiple UK & Ireland locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end store design from feasibility to completion across multiple UK & Ireland locations.
• Oversee all drawing and design outputs, both in-house and via external drafting partners.
• Produce and manage feasibility drawings, detailed working drawings, as-builts, specifications, and standard details.
• Work closely with project managers, marketing, retail, merchandising, technology, and supply chain teams to ensure design alignment.
• Act as Principal Designer under CDM and BSA legislation.
• Manage external suppliers, inspectors, and design agencies to ensure quality, value, and compliance.
• Present and influence design decisions at senior stakeholder and board level.
• Lead new concept and fixture development to keep Signet at the forefront of jewellery retail design.
• Balance creativity with cost, commercial performance, and programme delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years CAD experience with 2D/3D drawing capability.
• Experience managing landlord, planning, statutory approvals, and legal compliance.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM 2015, BSA 2022.
• Strong organisational skills – able to manage output for up to 50+ projects annually.
• Confident communicator with experience influencing at all levels.
• Highly self‑motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) is essential.

Competencies

• Commercially aware and customer‑focused.
• Strong stakeholder manager and relationship builder.
• A persuasive negotiator who can influence cross‑functionally.
• Proactive, innovative, and solutions‑driven.
• Able to inspire others and work collaboratively.
• Comfortable balancing creativity, cost, and operational realities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one.
• An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team.
• Retirement Savings plans offering flexibility in how you save for the future.
• Immediate Life Assurance from day one.
• A minimum of 22 days holiday per year, increasing with service.
• Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression.
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
• Financial Wellbeing scheme.
• Give As You Earn scheme – an easy way to support causes close to your heart.
• Real Rewards – exclusive discounts on groceries, travel, and leisure.

Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.