Job Description
Design Manager - SolidWorks Permanent Full-Time
Location – Office based in Canterbury
Join a heritage-driven, bespoke joinery specialist that delivers high-quality interiors for commercial and residential clients. With over two centuries of expertise and a purpose-built workshop, the team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to produce custom cabinetry, staircases, windows, and furniture. Accredited to ISO standards, the firm serves high-end projects across London and the South, emphasising exceptional service, precision, and sustainability.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Design Manager with SolidWorks expertise to lead bespoke joinery fit-out projects from concept to production. You will manage design delivery, collaborate across teams, and ensure technical excellence in custom interiors. The ideal candidate brings leadership, precision, and a strong background in construction joinery fit-out.
Responsibilities, but are not limited to
* Collaborate with estimating and commercial teams on potential projects, providing expert advice where required
* Attend on-site design meetings and conduct site surveys to understand project requirements fully
* Understand and apply sustainability standards such as BREEAM, LEED, and SKA
* Identify and communicate potential design or programme challenges early, raising them with the Project Manager in a timely manner
* Record and report all known design changes to the commercial team as soon as they are identified
* Conduct site meetings as necessary
* Maintain internal design trackers and support the Document Controller with client documentation and O&M manuals
* Manage all design aspects of the project to ensure timely delivery in line with customer requirements
* Liaise with internal teams and project managers to ensure effective handover of drawings for production
* Create production drawings using appropriate systems, specifically for joinery and related materials and processes
Experiences required
* Experience in design engineering, within office fit-out environments
* Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD software (e.g. Autodesk Inventor)
* Skilled in producing detailed technical construction joinery drawings for manufacture (DFM)
* Proven ability to lead design projects and provide technical direction
* Strong background in managing design processes from concept to completion
Package
40 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | 7:30am to 5pm | 28 Days Holiday Inc. Bank | NEST Pension | Christmas Shutdown