Joinery Design Manager; Hybrid

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

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.

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.

• 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 / Solid Works / 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.

• 5+ years' experience in Cat B joinery design or fit‑out design management, preferably in high‑end commercial interiors.
• Strong Solid Works 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.

• 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