Project Designer

 

 

 

 

 

Job Description: Project Designer

Reporting to: Design Manager Who we are: Benchmark is one of the leading furniture makers in the UK and works with many of the world’s top architects & designers. We have our own award-winning furniture collection as well as making bespoke furniture and joinery for workspaces, public buildings, hospitality, retail, and private clients. We are a friendly team of 50 and have a lovely working environment, based on a converted farm, surrounded by fields and woodland, in the rural village of Kintbury, West Berkshire. Job Role: This is an exciting position within our Design team; taking ownership for key projects and working closely with all team members ensuring projects run smoothly, from concept through to installation. We are looking for an organised professional who will manage the day-to-day running of our design projects and support operations across departments. Predominantly split between hands-on design work, producing drawings and project management. You will be an excellent communicator who can creatively and confidently approach challenges to negotiate solutions. You will be an innovative and dynamic problem solver who can wear the many hats this role requires. Desirable Characteristics:

- Have an in-depth understanding of furniture and specialist joinery, construction methods and

finishes. ‘A heart of a craftsman’. - Have experience in a similar role – of at least 5 years. - Be the main point of contact with our clients; the architects and main contractors acting as the

friendly face of the company. - Have the ability to closely work with our craftsman to solve technical problems. You’ll need to be a

strong communicator, problem-solver and all-round team player. - Be committed to engaging fully with the Benchmark ethos and values. A can do, will do and flexible

attitude is a must. - Be responsible for quality checking projects during the manufacturing process, so a good eye for

detail and consistently delivering quality is required. - Be able to build and maintain excellent relationships externally and internally to ensure we are

getting what we need from our subcontractors and suppliers. - Great computer literacy and be open to new technologies & innovation, to help drive and further

practices/ systems within the company.

 

What we offer

- A full-time position (9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday) - Interesting work with lots of variety and high profile clients - Part of a friendly team

- A healthy cooked lunch provided Monday-Thursday

 

 

 

 

 

 

- A positive, productive, and enthusiastic working environment - A competitive salary and benefits package - The opportunity to make a difference.

A diverse team of people, we encourage applications from all under-represented groups & minorities, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQA+ community and people of different faiths and belief systems. Interested in the role? Email [email protected] for more information.

For more info on the company and our values, please visit our website

www.benchmarkfurniture.com