Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 Location: Northern Ireland Regions: London On behalf of my client, I am actively recruiting for a Design Manager to work on an ongoing project in Central London. My Client is one of Northern Irelands leading Fit Out companies working as Main Contractor, delivering an abundance of high end projects across Ireland and the UK. Based in Head Office in Antrim, with the option to work on-site(s) within Central London. Directly to the Construction Director, you will create fit out design solutions in line with the project design brief, taking into bespoke offsite manufacturing system. You will be responsible for managing one fit out designer, working collaboratively to produce drawings and design work. A fit out background is essential in this role and a joinery design background and BIM 3D Modelling experience would be held in high regard. Key Areas of Responsibility: Be competent and experienced in AutoCad and Fit Out design. Understand the clients / architects design brief, specification and drawings. Organise and chair design meetings with the architect, site team and suppliers. Manage the design process through to the point of publication of assigned A Status drawings. Manage the drawing administration process and be competent with design filing protocol systems such as i.e. Conject and BIW. Manage and track the design process, using RFI protocols. Manage the technical submittal process. Manage the product sample submittal process. Be actively involved in the sampling process including the production of the samples sign off. Have an understanding of CDM regulations and the responsibilities that this brings from a design perspective. Understand project BREEAM requirements. Co-ordinate sub-contractor and supply drawings. Manage the supply chain design / drawing process. Create / manage the production of material schedules including supply drawings. Assist with the procurement of bespoke designed materials and play an active part in the order enquiry process, solely from a design process. Be up-to-date with current fit out products and be familiar with the supply chain. Liaise and work closely with the Commercial Manager in understanding what financial allowances have been made for the projects and have an awareness of financial restraints when progressing with design. Liaise and work closely and build strong relationships with our Project Site Management teams and assist them in the project delivery. Manage / oversee the production of factory / workshop drawings and schedules