Design Manager
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Job Location:
Canterbury - UK
Monthly Salary:
GBP 55000 - 55000
Posted on:
11-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Design Manager - SolidWorks Permanent Full-Time
Salary Circa 52000 DOE (50k to 55k)
Location Office based in Canterbury (Bramling Workshops Bramling Kent CT3 1NB)
Join a heritage-driven bespoke joinery specialist delivering 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.
Were looking for a skilled and experienced Design Manager with SolidWorks expertise to lead bespoke joinery projects from concept to production. Youll manage design delivery collaborate across teams and ensure technical excellence in custom interiors. The ideal candidate brings leadership precision and a background in joinery or fit-out with at least five years design experience and strong CAD skills.
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 fully understand project requirements
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
Minimum five years experience in design engineering ideally within joinery or office fit-out environments
Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD software (e.g. Autodesk Inventor)
Skilled in producing detailed technical 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
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Haskell
- Construction Experience
- Management Experience
- Autodesk
- Design Thinking
- Library Services
- Drafting
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Child Protective Services
