Senior Joinery Installer

Shape London is a leading luxury kitchen and interior joinery company specialising in bespoke designs tailored to high-end residential projects and premium commercial interiors. We pride ourselves on sustainable practices and meticulous craftsmanship operating a fully integrated design-to-installation workshop that ensures exceptional quality in every project.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Joinery Installer to lead on-site installations of luxury kitchens and joinery for high-end residential and commercial projects across London. This full-time mobile role (not workshop-based) involves working independently and directly with clients on-site to deliver each project with impeccable craftsmanship and professionalism. As the Senior Installer you will take ownership of installations from start to finish coordinating with project managers and other trades solving on-site challenges and mentoring a junior fitters all while ensuring projects meet Shape Londons exacting standards of quality and safety.

Tasks

• Install Luxury Joinery: Lead the on-site installation of high-end bespoke joinery components to exact specifications achieving a flawless finish in every detail.
• Project Leadership: Plan and execute the installation schedule accurately setting out joinery components and ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standard.
• Team Supervision: Supervise and guide the on-site team providing mentorship to a junior fitter and ensuring all work meets our quality benchmarks.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Act as Shape Londons on-site representative communicating professionally with clients the in-house team and contractors to ensure a smooth installation process and promptly address any issues.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve any on-site challenges or last-minute adjustments proactively to maintain project quality and schedule.
• Health & Safety: Uphold all health and safety standards during installs maintaining a safe tidy work environment and complying with site regulations at all times.
• Quality Control: Protect finished work (e.g. installed joinery and surrounding surfaces) and conduct final quality checks to ensure the delivered product meets Shape Londons exacting standards.

Requirements

• Experience: Significant experience (ideally 10 years) in high-end carpentry/joinery installations with a portfolio of luxury residential and commercial projects demonstrating superb craftsmanship.
• Technical Skills: Excellent technical knowledge of joinery installation and construction methods including the ability to accurately read and interpret 2D plans and 3D drawings/models.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work to the highest level of quality and finish.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability on-site able to make sound decisions under pressure when unexpected challenges arise.
• Communication: Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a professional client-friendly demeanour and the ability to work effectively with clients designers and construction teams.
• Independence & Teamwork: Self-motivated and reliable capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision as well as leading and collaborating within a team environment.
• Certifications: Valid CSCS card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) is required/preferred for site work and SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) certification is highly desirable.
• License & Eligibility: Full clean UK driving licence and the legal right to work in the UK (as the role involves travel to various sites across London).
• Culture & Values: A positive professional attitude that aligns with Shape Londons core values being meticulous hard-working creative enthusiastic and collaborative with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional results.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: A competitive full-time salary (negotiable based on experience) plus a company bonus scheme and pension plan.
• Holidays: A generous holiday allowance with incremental increases for each year of service (on top of UK bank holidays).
• Growth Opportunities: Ongoing opportunities for professional development training and career progression within a growing forward-thinking company.
• Prestigious Projects: The chance to work on a variety of prestigious high-end residential and commercial projects that showcase innovative design and quality craftsmanship.
• Team & Culture: A supportive collaborative team environment that values quality sustainability and creativity where your expertise and ideas are celebrated.

If you are a master of your craft looking to lead exclusive joinery installations and create stunning spaces Shape London would love to hear from you. Join us and play a key role in delivering some of the finest interiors in London!