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Job Title: Design Manager Location: Bramling, Kent Salary: Between £55,000 - £60,000 PA Job Type: Permanent, Full time (45 hours per week) About the company: With over 220 years of proud heritage, Denne Joinery Limited is one of the UK's oldest joinery companies. Driving forward with world-class talent, capability, and turnaround to deliver exceptional service and value across London and the South East. They offer a supportive and professional working environment where craftsmanship is valued and rewarded. Job description: • Working with the estimating and commercial teams on potential projects to provide expert advice where necessary., • Attend on-site design meetings and conduct site surveys as necessary, ensuring full understanding of the requirements of the project., • Understand the sustainability requirements of the project (BREEAM, LEED, SKA etc)., • Identify any potential design and programme challenges early in the project and raise this with the Project Manager in a timely manner., • Identify, record and communicate all known design changes to the commercial team as soon as they are found., • Carrying out site meetings as and when necessary., • Maintain and complete internal design trackers and assist Document Controller with project documentation for client approval and O&M manuals., • Manage all design elements of the project to ensure works are completed as per the customers required delivery dates., • Liaising with internal teams and project managers to ensure effective and timely handover of drawings for production., • Responsible for the creation of production drawings using relevant systems for manufacturing purposes specifically for Joinery and associated processes and materials. Qualifications: • Full driving licence and access to vehicle., • 3 years experience within a CAT B Bespoke Manufacturing Joinery Business., • Experience in AutoCAD 2D (minimum) working to a high level of detail and resolution, • Excellent IT Skills, (Microsoft Office), • Use and awareness of 3D model development tools for coordination (Solidworks) (desirable), • Experience of modelling production joinery specifically using Autodesk Inventor (desirable) The successful candidate will be measured on: • On-time completion of jobs (drawings completed to internal and client programmes)., • Customers repeat business., • Right first time and reduction of NCR’s., • Completion of work in strict accordance with client requirements, and producing accurate cutting sheets and drawings., • Achieving budget costs (labour and materials)., • Internal and external customer satisfaction. Desirable skills: • Confident and calm under pressure., • Professional and team focused., • Organised and disciplined., • Self-motivated and result driven., • Quality focussed., • Inquisitive and open minded., • Flexible with a can-do attitude, • Attention to detail and a strong desire for accuracy, • Good organisational skills, • A flexible and proactive approach to work, • Excellent communication and relationship building skills, • Excellent written and oral communication skills., • Excellent judgement and decision making. What’s it like to work for Denne Joinery Limited? How does this sound: • Competitive & negotiable salary up to £65,000 depending on experience., • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays., • Company pension scheme (after passing probationary period)., • Employee Assistance programme., • Rewards platform., • The opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art 23,000 sqft manufacturing facility and finishing studio. So, if this sounds like a culture you could thrive in- please apply today! We’d love to hear from you. By applying for this role you agree to share your information with Denne Joinery via the BuildMyTalent platform. Looks like an exciting opportunity! If you’d like a hand with candidate sourcing, BuildMyTalent offers tailored recruitment support for AEC roles. More details here:

We are currently looking for a Void Inspector to join a driven contractor team, leading on delivering a commercially focused service within the MOD housing contract. This position is full time with, Monday through Friday, based across London. The Void Inspector position is offering: 34 days annual leave + bank holidays and an extra day off on your birthday Private health care and cash back plan Hybrid working Work expenses covered The responsibilities of the Void Inspector include: Carry out pre-move-in, in-progress, and final inspections to ensure quality, Health & Safety, and readiness standards are met. Liaise closely with clients, contractors, and the commercial team to resolve issues, understand requirements, and support the families first' culture. Provide regular updates to the Voids Manager on property allocations, progress, and any risks affecting delivery. Act as the primary point of contact within your area, coordinating materials, equipment, and additional works to ensure smooth project completion. We're looking for candidates with the following experience: Minimum 3 years' experience supervising Contractors Experience conducting H&S, Quality and handover inspections. Trades background If you think you're the right fit for the Voids Inspector apply with your updated CV or send it to for a confidential discussion. TPBN1_UKTJ

Date posted: 18 November 2025 Pay: £32,000.00-£43,000.00 per year Job Description: Job Title: Passive Fire Stopper Location: Canterbury, Kent Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per year Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 17:00 (1-hour lunch break) About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Passive Fire Stopper to join our team. The role involves working across both social housing and commercial properties, delivering high-quality passive fire protection services. You will act as a key point of contact with clients and play an important role in ensuring projects meet technical and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: Install passive fire stopping to fire doors and use ablative batts Read and interpret site plans Ensure all work meets required standards and accreditations (FIRAS) Report progress and potential delays to the Passive Fire Protection Supervisor Adhere to quality and health & safety procedures Provide excellent customer service and act as an ambassador for the service Skills & Experience Required: At least 1 year of experience in Passive Fire Stopping Sound knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials Current trade qualifications Good verbal and written communication skills IT literate Commitment to delivering excellent customer service Qualifications (Desirable): NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection FIRAS card UK driving license (required) Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience 23 days holiday per year, rising to 25 days after two years Buy and sell holiday scheme Pension scheme access Company vehicle and fuel card Phone and tablet provided All plant and tools supplied Enhanced pay rates for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays Out-of-hours call-out rota opportunities Flexible working options Ongoing training and development opportunities Employee wellbeing programme TPBN1_UKTJ