Design Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Our client are a bespoke sub–contract and supply only specialist joinery contractors who manufacture and install all aspects of bespoke joinery and associated trades. They are currently recruiting for a Drawing Office and Design Manager to join their dedicated team in Battle, East Sussex.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in managing a Drawing Office with a track record of leading teams, be a proficient user of AutoCad/iX/Inventor or SolidWorks and be familiar with CDM regulations, ensuring designs align with Health and Safety standards. As a Drawing Office and Design Manager, you will oversee the production of working drawings and supplementary information to support the design, manufacture and installation of the company s bespoke joinery and associated products.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

• Demonstrable experience in managing a Drawing Office with a track record of leading teams
• Be proficient user in one or more of the following: AutoCAD/iX/Inventor/SolidWorks
• Be able to detail both traditional and modern joinery designs
• Be highly organized with the ability to deliver precise information within programme requirements
• Familiar with CDM regulations, ensuring designs align with Health and Safety standards
• Be proactive in driving the design process forward, identifying and resolving challenges efficiently
• Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Your duties as a Drawing Officer and Design Manager would be:

• Leading and managing the company s team of Design Managers and Technicians, ensuring that drawings meet approval and construction requirements
• Supervising the Drawing Office, maintaining efficient workflow, programme compliance, resource allocation and quality control
• Reviewing company s quotations, ensuring that designs maximize company benefit while maintaining quality and cost efficiency
• Overseeing and refine the company s project design brief, aligning designs with client specifications and architectural drawings
• Undertaking site surveys, setting out to grids and datums for precise installation coordination
• Coordinating directly with Clients, Architects, Project Managers and Cost Consultations to ensure design integrity and clarity
• Producing and distributing minutes from professional team meetings for internal company reference
• Ensuring cross–trade coordination, resolving any design conflicts to maintain project fluidity
• Researching and implementing design solutions that enhance our fabrication processes and installation efficiency
• Maintain drawing office standards and protocols, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance with company procedures

Salary and Rewards Package:

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance policy
• 29 days holiday per year, including UK Bank Holidays
• On–site parking

Hours:

• Full Time, 41.5 hours per week across five days, with an early finish available on Fridays
• Permanent

Location:

Battle, East Sussex