Design Manager – Joinery

Design Manager – Joinery About the Company Our Client is a specialist joinery contractor, offering a one-stop-shop solution for bespoke joinery, undertaking projects from design stage, through to production and installation. This company have strategically spearheaded both residential and commercial markets working with an impressive portfolio for repeat clients ranging from the industry’s biggest house builders and fit out contactors within London and Home Counties. Having this diversity, it’s notably brought market stability, steady workflow, a solid order book for 2024. Having acquired a stunning new headquarters and stat-of-art production facility with all the latest machinery and technology our client is fully functional in producing mass volume orders as well complex and complete bespoke high end joinery. If you’re looking for a quality focussed, business who pride themselves on craftsmanship and executing projects to the highest of standards, then get in touch to find out more! About the Opportunity Due to huge market demand and company expansion plans, our Client is in the market for a proven Design Manager from a Joinery, who’s ideally got the buildability knowledge that’s progressed from the bench. * Responsible for the production and management of design and technical documentation on projects from start to final account * Managing design team * Working alongside production line * Working closely with installation teams and Project Manager * Client / Architect meetings * Use specialist computer software to produce plans and technical drawings for a range of products and components (2D and 3D, Solidworks, and Revit) * Ability in BIM modelling would be an Advantage but not essential. Requirements: Just like every business this contractor does look for a certain type of person. You’ll need proven 5years (minimum) experience working as a Design Coordinator / Manager for a rival Joinery Contractor, degree or CIOB qualified. You’ll need to be a team player that can plan, technically competent, experienced in and knowledgeable in joinery and be capable of executing works to complete projects on time, meeting their client’s expectations. So, all in all, you need to be a specialist that is confident, capable and committed. Sound like you? This is an excellent opportunity for those with the desire to achieve results by hard work and who wish to participate in the future of a progressive organisation. Our client will consider applicants who aspire to this level on individual merit and demonstrated success. About the Benefits/Rewards: Our client supports, develops and understands their employees and offer employee stability through permanent long-term employment and a stable working environment. You will be well rewarded for your hard work with a remuneration package that will correspond to the individuals experience and skills. The salary will be dependent on level of exposure to industry ranging from £60k to £75k How to Apply: I am more than happy to discuss this opportunity with people over the phone or face to face in a fully confidential manner (you can get to know me while I get to know you). And I know this is an incestuous sector and I fully understand the importance of keeping things discrete. Alternatively, it would be ideal to see a copy of your CV to understand your previous experience and employment. In line with GDPR, nothing will be done with your CV / details until we have discussed the role in detail anyway, but having gained an understanding of your formal past, this may help when welcome to talk and discuss the option. Either way, my contact details are listed below: lewis@cityscape ltd . com Tel: (phone number removed) About Me, Your Consultant: My name is Lewis Timberlake (hi!) and I am one of the Senior Consultants here at Cityscape Recruitment Ltd, where I head up the specialist sub-contractor desk that I’ve been building for the past 7 years. Q: What does this mean for you? A: I have strong connections across various specialist sectors within Building Envelope and Interior FitOut. I can offer you options with a variety of the best employers in this market. In addition to this, I have an in-depth knowledge on each of these employers. I can tell you all about their set ups, projects, future plans and what they can offer you as an individual moving forward. I am always open to having confidential conversations with individuals interested in expanding their careers. If the right options don’t exist for you right now, we can stay in touch. If however, we have companies that could be ideal for you; I can tell you all about them