Joinery Draughtsman

Humres; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and technical firm is seeking an experienced Draughtsman in Greater London to support high-quality bespoke joinery projects. The role involves producing accurate technical drawings and collaborating closely with project teams. Candidates should have experience in joinery design, strong skills in CAD software like Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks, and a solid understanding of manufacturing techniques. Attention to detail and the ability to work with different materials are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a joinery draughtsman or similar technical design role.
• Excellent understanding of joinery construction and fabrication processes.
• Proficient in producing high-quality workshop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed joinery designs and technical construction drawings.
• Translate design briefs into accurate technical solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure drawings meet design intent.

Skills

Experience working as a joinery draughtsman

Strong background in producing workshop drawings

Excellent understanding of joinery construction

Confident with a variety of materials

Strong problem-solving ability

Good knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques

Proficient in Autodesk Inventor

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Good communication abilities

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Draughtsman to join their growing design and technical team, supporting the delivery of high-quality bespoke joinery and fitted furniture across a range of projects.

This role plays a key part in transforming design intent into accurate, manufacturable technical drawings, working closely with project teams and workshop colleagues to ensure each item is produced to exacting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed joinery designs and technical construction drawings for client approval, manufacture and installation.
• Translate design briefs and intent drawings into accurate, high-quality technical solutions suitable for fabrication.
• Collaborate with project management and workshop teams to ensure drawings reflect design intent and practical manufacturing requirements.
• Research and integrate third-party items such as appliances and ironmongery, ensuring seamless technical coordination.
• Produce drawings with the appropriate level of detail at approval, manufacture and installation stages, including bills of materials and purchase schedules.
• Manage drawing tracking, revisions and document control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with external design teams to coordinate design intent and technical expectations.
• Attend design meetings both on and off site as required.

Use Autodesk Inventor for 3D modelling (SolidWorks or similar experience also considered if willing to convert skills).

Requirements

• Experience working as a joinery draughtsman or within a similar technical design role.
• Strong background in producing workshop drawings for high-end bespoke joinery and furniture.
• Excellent understanding of joinery construction, fabrication processes and finishing techniques.
• Confident working with a wide variety of materials including timber, boards, veneers, laminates, glass, metals and architectural hardware.
• Strong problem-solving ability with the capability to resolve technical detailing between mixed materials.
• Good knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques, materials and production technologies.
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor (or SolidWorks / other 3D CAD software with willingness to transition).
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and communication abilities.
• Highly motivated and able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.