Joinery Design Manager

My client are looking to recruit for a Design Manager. Responsibilites * Senior manager to manage a team which consists of 5 design managers, 2 document controllers & 1 sustainability manager. * Auto CAD – Revit knowledge would be an advantage. * Experienced in Joinery/kitchen/wardrobes * Attend all new handover meetings prior projects starting. * Review tender documents – N11 specifications – costing sheets – scope of works- prior to projects starting * Create design release & production programmes (updated and revise when required) * Monitor all design works to ensure production deadlines dates are met. * Ensure all sampling- technical submittal documentation is approved prior to production. * Chair all internal weekly design meetings * Attend weekly client meetings on site * Attend bi-weekly meetings to update directors/CEO on project progress. * Attend external & internal BIM meetings * Attend all trade-to-trade coordination meetings * Chair weekly meetings with external factories * Liaise with contractors/architects/clients/development managers daily * Liaise with internal commercial teams on a weekly basis * Chair internal handover meetings from department to department * Chair handover meetings from design team to internal fitting teams * Manage external freelance designers * Attend site meetings with Project management teams to problem solve site issues