Joinery Design Manager (hybrid working)

Job Title: Joinery Design Manager - Cat B Commercial Fit-Outs Location: London / South East (hybrid options possible) Salary: £50,000-£55,000 + benefits Contract: Permanent About Us We are a specialist joinery and fit-out contractor delivering high-end Cat B joinery packages for offices, hospitality, and commercial interiors across London. Our projects include bespoke reception desks, feature joinery walls, acoustic panelling, tea points, and breakout furniture. We provide turnkey Cat B joinery solutions, combining design, manufacture, and installation, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and client satisfaction. The Role We are looking for a Joinery Design Manager to lead our Cat B joinery design function, coordinating multiple commercial fit-out projects and managing a small design team. This role is approximately 75% management / 25% hands-on design, meaning you will spend most of your time planning, mentoring, and overseeing Cat B joinery projects, while also contributing to drawings and technical solutions for complex bespoke elements. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Cat B joinery design team, providing guidance and mentoring on commercial fit-out projects. Plan, coordinate, and prioritise multiple Cat B joinery packages, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met. Liaise with project managers, site teams, clients, and main contractors to deliver seamless Cat B joinery workflows. Oversee and approve all technical drawings, shop drawings, and fabrication documentation for Cat B joinery packages. Contribute hands-on CAD / SolidWorks / AutoCAD drawings for complex or bespoke joinery elements (25% of role). Implement quality control, design standards, and design-for-manufacture principles across all Cat B joinery projects. Support continuous improvement initiatives, including value engineering and workflow optimisation. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in Cat B joinery design or fit-out design management, preferably in high-end commercial interiors. Strong SolidWorks and AutoCAD skills; Revit/BIM experience is desirable. Experience leading design teams, mentoring junior designers, and coordinating multiple Cat B joinery projects. Proven record delivering bespoke Cat B joinery packages, including reception desks, feature walls, tea points, storage, and acoustic panels. Knowledge of manufacture-to-installation workflow and coordination with workshop teams. Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills. Degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or Joinery/Carpentry preferred. Benefits Competitive salary with performance bonus potential Hybrid working options Career progression and professional development Pension scheme, private healthcare, and wellness benefits Opportunity to work on high-profile Cat B joinery projects in London