Joinery CAD Designer – Commercial Fit-Out

Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: London/Surrey, UK
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are pleased to be working exclusively with a client of ours who are seeking a talented and experienced Joinery CAD Designer to join their dynamic team, specialising in commercial joinery fit-outs. The successful candidate will play a key role in taking projects from concept to production, producing detailed approval and manufacturing drawings, and liaising directly with clients and production teams.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design high-quality, bespoke commercial joinery solutions.
• Produce accurate client approval drawings for review and sign-off.
• Generate comprehensive manufacturing drawing packs, including all components, hardware, and cutting lists.
• Ensure all designs are production-ready, optimised for efficiency and precision.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and interior designers to interpret and develop design briefs.
• Work closely with the workshop and project managers to ensure feasibility and accuracy of designs.
• Participate in client meetings and site visits as required.
• Stay up to date with joinery trends, materials, and manufacturing techniques.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in commercial joinery design, ideally within fit-out or bespoke manufacturing.
• Advanced skills in Autodesk Inventor; knowledge of Woodwork for Inventor is highly desirable.
• Willingness to transition from similar platforms such as SolidWorks and SWOOD if not already using Inventor.
• Strong understanding of joinery materials, fittings, fixings, and appliances.
• Confident in producing technically accurate and visually clear drawings for both client approval and internal manufacture.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in direct client interaction.
• Background in bespoke joinery manufacturing or installation is highly advantageous.
• Portfolio and manufacturing packs to be presented at interview.

 

 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £52,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• A collaborative and skilled team environment.
• Opportunities to work on exciting, high-end commercial projects.
• Career development and training where applicable.
• Flexibility in Hybrid working after initial induction.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Great holiday entitlement with 40 days plus birthday

 

How to Apply


To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to wendie@simonacres.co.uk or contact Wendie on 07917 102482.