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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