At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic design team and oversee kitchen design projects from start to finish.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing business in the housebuilding and social housing sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £40,000 plus performance-based bonuses and career development.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and offers excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of kitchen design while making a real impact in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen design management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Barton-upon-Humber
Salary: Up to £40,000 + performance-based bonus
Hours of Work: Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Contract Design Manager to join a rapidly growing business operating within the housebuilding, developer, and social housing sectors. This is a fully office-based position, offering the opportunity to lead a large and expanding design function from the company's headquarters in Barton-upon-Humber.
As the Contract Design Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for the performance, quality, and operational efficiency of the Contract Planning department. Managing a team of 3 team leaders and overseeing a wider department of approximately 26 employees, you will be responsible for ensuring workloads are effectively distributed, performance targets are achieved, and team development is supported.
The role will involve monitoring departmental KPIs, reviewing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across systems, processes, and design standards. You will act as the senior escalation point for complex design, technical, and commercial issues, ensuring projects are delivered accurately, on time, and within budget. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across sales, production, project control, and site teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
In addition, you will oversee the quality and compliance of kitchen designs, estimates, and design approval packs, ensuring all work aligns with company standards, customer requirements, and relevant regulations. This is a key leadership role that will play a significant part in shaping the future growth and success of the department.
Experience / Skills Required
- Previous experience within kitchen design
- Management experience with responsibility for leading teams and developing team leaders
- Strong understanding of kitchen planning, design processes, and estimating
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and kitchen drawings
- Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and project requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with kitchen design software is advantageous but not essential
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiencies
- A proactive leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement and team development
- A minimum of 3–5 years of experience is required for this role
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
JDR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Contract Kitchen Designer Manager employer: Jdr---Just-Dynamic-Recruitment-1
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing company in Barton-upon-Humber, where you will lead a talented team in the Contract Planning department as a Contract Kitchen Designer Manager. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values continuous improvement and employee development, offering competitive salaries and performance-based bonuses. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the housebuilding and social housing sectors.
Contact Details:
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