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
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