Lead Contract Design & Planning Manager

Wren Kitchens; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Staff discount on purchasing a kitchen

Free eye tests and glasses

Refer a friend scheme

Quarterly bonus scheme

Job summary

Wren Kitchens is seeking a Contract Design Manager to oversee the Contracts Planning department, mentor Team Leaders, and ensure high-quality design to site delivery. You will drive performance metrics, optimize processes, and handle high-value contracts from design through installation.

The role requires strong leadership, design proficiency, and knowledge of kitchen planning standards, with collaboration across Sales and Production. DBS checks may apply as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret complex architectural/kitchen drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of kitchen planning, plumbing/electrical installation standards, and local building regulations.
• Good working knowledge of specialized kitchen design software, CRM systems, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and inspire Contract Planning Team Leaders; allocate workloads and drive growth.
• Define departmental success metrics and review KPI and bonus data to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure drawings and packs conform to quality guidelines, building regs, and client briefs.
• Serve as senior escalation point for high-value contracts with complex issues.
• Champion continuous department improvement via planning tools, CAD standards, and collaborative software.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Production, Project Control, and Site teams.

Skills

Leadership

Technical design

Sector knowledge

Technical systems

Commercial mindset

Operational drive

Tools

Kitchen design software

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wren Kitchens is seeking a Contract Design Manager to oversee the Contracts Planning department, mentor Team Leaders, and ensure high-quality design to site delivery. You will drive performance metrics, optimize processes, and handle high-value contracts from design through installation.

The role requires strong leadership, design proficiency, and knowledge of kitchen planning standards, with collaboration across Sales and Production. DBS checks may apply as part of the recruitment process.