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Technical Workplace Designer Location: Reading Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE A growing workplace design and fit-out specialist is seeking an experienced Technical Workplace Designer to join its team based in Reading. The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming workplace design concepts into fully coordinated, buildable construction packages. Acting as the bridge between creative design and project delivery, they will ensure that all technical aspects of a project are coordinated effectively before construction commences. Working closely with pre-construction teams, consultants, and site teams, the Technical Workplace Designer will be responsible for producing detailed technical drawings, coordinating building services, and supporting projects through to successful completion. This is a fully office-based position, offering the opportunity to work within a collaborative and highly experienced team environment. Key Responsibilities Produce comprehensive technical drawing packages including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, power and data layouts, elevations, and bespoke joinery details. Coordinate workplace designs with M&E, HVAC, and other building services to ensure technical integration and buildability. Collaborate with the pre-construction team to refine technical details, respond to tender queries, and ensure alignment with project budgets and procurement programmes. Liaise with Approved Inspectors, fire consultants, and specialist consultants to support Building Control compliance and approvals. Conduct site surveys and attend project meetings to ensure design intent is maintained throughout project delivery. Resolve technical issues arising during construction and provide practical solutions where required. Maintain exceptional standards of CAD management, drawing accuracy, and document control. Desirable Additional Skills Candidates with experience in the following areas will be viewed favourably: Workplace space planning and concept layout development. Material, finish, and furniture specification. Workplace design detailing and aesthetic refinement. Production of 3D visualisations, SketchUp models, or presentation materials. Collaboration with external visualisation agencies. Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience within workplace design, commercial interiors, or fit-out projects. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD. Experience using Revit would be advantageous. Knowledge of partition systems, acoustic solutions, M&E coordination, and bespoke joinery construction. Understanding of UK Building Regulations and workplace compliance requirements. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams. Strong workplace space-planning capability and understanding of workplace ergonomics. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Exceptional attention to detail and technical accuracy. A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving. The ability to work independently while managing multiple project priorities. Strong collaboration and communication skills. Commercial awareness and an understanding of project budgets and delivery constraints. Flexibility and adaptability when responding to changing project requirements. A commitment to delivering high-quality technical design solutions. Package Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience. Reading-based office location. Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00. Flexibility around core hours for personal commitments. 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically focused workplace designer looking to join a successful and growing business delivering high-quality commercial interior and workplace projects across the UK.

Design the technology that transforms workplaces. This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading workplace design and build businesses, working on the design and coordination of integrated technology solutions across high-profile commercial fit-out projects. You'll play a key role in bridging design, engineering and delivery, ensuring complex AV, IT and smart building systems are fully coordinated from concept through to installation. The Role: Working closely with the Managing Director, Project Managers, Technical Services Managers and technical sales teams, you'll take ownership of the technical design process, producing coordinated documentation that enables successful project delivery. You'll be involved from post-sale through to construction, ensuring every solution is technically robust, buildable and fully integrated with the wider fit-out. Key Responsibilities: Develop detailed technical designs based on client requirements following project award Produce accurate AutoCAD construction drawings, M&E layouts, system schematics and equipment rack layouts Create network schedules, coordinating closely with internal and client IT teams Carry out acoustic modelling using speaker heat mapping software to optimise audio performance Coordinate with procurement teams and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are fully captured Work alongside Technical Designers to integrate joinery, ceilings, M&E and AV requirements Collaborate with Technical Services Managers to coordinate cabling and installation requirements Identify and resolve design clashes before installation, working closely with Project Managers Manage technical design revisions throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining clear documentation and communication Ensure all documentation complies with industry standards and integrates seamlessly with wider architectural packages. About You: You'll ideally have experience within commercial workplace design, AV integration or smart building technology and enjoy solving technical challenges within complex environments. You'll bring: Experience designing AV, IT or integrated technology systems within commercial projects Advanced AutoCAD skills Experience producing technical construction documentation and system schematics Knowledge of M&E coordination, including power, data, cooling and containment Experience using acoustic modelling software such as EASE, Soundvision or similar Strong coordination and problem-solving skills with the ability to foresee site integration challenges Excellent communication skills and confidence working with multidisciplinary project teams. Why Apply?: Work on some of London's most exciting workplace technology projects Join a market-leading business with ambitious growth plans Be part of a collaborative team working at the intersection of workplace design, technology and construction Genuine opportunity to influence projects from concept through to delivery Long-term career development within a growing specialist technology division

My client who are a joinery manufacturer are recruiting for a technical CAD designer. Role responsibilities On a daily basis you will be working on joinery projects, creating production drawings, preparing manufacturing drawings, as well as installation drawings. You will be working in a team together with the Design Manager and Project Managers. Personal skills • Capacity to work well in a multi-disciplinary team and a desire to facilitate the success of those around you • A pro-active approach to communication, problem solving and task completion • Ability to personally develop, improve and thrive with constructive feedback • Excellent written and verbal communication Technical skills • Experience and understanding of modern furniture construction techniques with a joinery background in bespoke cabinet making • Sharp attention to detail How am I going to design this cabinet if I have to make it? • Strong knowledge of material properties and design skills • Excellent skills in AutoCAD (2D, 3D) Benefits • Competitive benefits package included