SSA Recruitment
Designer - Drylining
Designer - Drylining at SSA Recruitment, based in London, paying £55,000 - £85,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £55,000 - £85,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
- CSCS card
About 27% above the going rate for construction & trades
Reference job-seekers/browse-jobs/designer-drylining
About the role
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APPLY FOR THIS JOBLuke Lane
Recruitment Manager
Designer - Drylining
- Listed: 11 Sep 2026
- Interior Fitout & Refurbishment
- London
- £55k - £85k (DOE)
Location: London (site/office hybrid, occasional site visits)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Company
A well-established drylining subcontractor delivering partitions, ceilings, and SFS packages on commercial and residential projects across London. Known for strong tier-1 main contractor relationships and a growing project pipeline.
Role Overview
We're looking for a Designer to join the technical team, producing detailed drylining and partition drawings from architect's intent through to construction-ready output. You'll work closely with the estimating, procurement, and site delivery teams to ensure designs are buildable, compliant, and aligned with programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce GA drawings, setting-out drawings, and detail drawings for drylining, partitions, ceilings, and SFS systems
- Interpret architect's and structural engineer's information (RIBA/tier-1 drawings) and develop into construction-ready packages
- Coordinate with M&E and structural design teams to resolve clashes
- Ensure designs meet relevant fire, acoustic, and building regulation requirements
- Liaise with manufacturers (e.g. British Gypsum, Knauf, Siniat) on system specifications and details
- Support the estimating team with take-offs and technical queries during tender
- Attend design team meetings and site coordination meetings as required
- Manage drawing registers and revision control (CDE)
- Proven experience as a Designer/Design Technician within a drylining, partitions, or interior fit-out subcontractor
- Proficient in AutoCAD (Revit/BIM experience highly desirable)
- Strong working knowledge of SFS, GRG, and drylining systems
- Understanding of fire and acoustic performance requirements for partition/ceiling systems
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
- Good communication skills — comfortable liaising with clients, main contractors, and site teams
- CSCS card (desirable)
- Competitive salary + benefits
- Genuine progression within a growing technical team
- Involvement in high-profile commercial and residential projects across London
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Reference: job-seekers/browse-jobs/designer-drylining · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via SSA Recruitment
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