UK (Hybrid with Travel Required)
Recruitment by SFR Recruitment Solutions
SFR Recruitment Solutions are delighted to be partnering with a leading manufacturer in the fire door and timber doorset sector to recruit an experienced Design Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑driven technical professional to join a high‑performing sales and design function, supporting the delivery of compliant and fully specified door system designs across a wide range of projects.
This role is ideally suited to someone with experience designing or coordinating timber fire door systems, interpreting Field of Applications / EXAPs, and working closely with architects, specifiers, and project teams.
About the Role
As a Design Coordinator, you will act as a vital technical link within the sales team, ensuring all project requirements are captured accurately and translated into fully compliant door system designs. You’ll work closely with Business Development Managers, Architectural Ironmongers, and cross‑functional departments including Technical, Operations, and Marketing.
The position offers hybrid working across UK sites, with occasional travel to offices, project locations, and both UK and international events.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Design Coordination
* Manage incoming enquiries, reviewing drawings, surveys, schedules, and tender packs to design fully compliant timber door systems.
* Produce complete door schedules, specifications, and detailed drawings, ensuring all documentation is recorded within the drawing register.
* Develop project designs in line with client expectations, industry standards, Field of Application guidance, EXAPs, and relevant product listings.
* Create organised file structures, download required information, and request missing documentation when needed.
Collaboration & Client Liaison
* Work closely with design professionals, architects, specifiers, contractors, and project managers to fully understand project requirements.
* Consult with clients on any required variations when project needs fall outside of permitted scope.
* Coordinate with internal departments to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of project designs.
Additional Duties
* Participate in cross‑functional innovation forums to support new product development and continuous improvement.
* Travel across the UK as required — including visits to head office locations — and occasional international travel for training or trade events.
* Support broader business initiatives through strong technical understanding and proactive project involvement.
Candidate Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in design coordination within the timber fire door sector.
* Strong ability to interpret Field of Applications (FoAs), EXAPs, and product listings.
* Experience producing accurate schedules and estimates (desirable).
* Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD tools.
* Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to work efficiently under changing priorities.
* Strong communication skills and a professional approach to dealing with multiple stakeholders.
* High attention to detail, strong problem‑solving ability, and excellent self‑review.
* Competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected, growing organisation where your technical expertise will directly influence project success and product compliance. You’ll be part of a collaborative and knowledgeable team with strong prospects for development.
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This vacancy is being managed directly by SFR Recruitment Solutions.
If you have the technical background and want to advance your career with a leading industry employer, we would love to hear from you
Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year