About the role
Reporting to the Head of Project Management at Vidak, the purpose of this role is to ensure commercial furniture solutions are technically accurate, compatible, manufacturable and practical to install. The role translates project requirements into verified specifications and technical documentation, resolving engineering and installation issues to support accurate order processing and successful project delivery. Vidak is recognised as No. 1 in the workspace and commercial furniture industry and has a global reputation for the highly innovative solutions they deliver to their prestigious customer base.
Key responsibilities
Review floor plans, furniture schedules, specifications, design intent documents and project briefs to establish complete technical requirements
Assess product suitability and compatibility including dimensions, interfaces, fixing methods, materials manufacturing feasibility and installation efficiency
Translate incomplete briefs into clear, technically workable furniture solutions, identifying missing information and resolving specification issues with relevant stakeholders
Develop layouts, furniture selections, custom concepts, and finish recommendations
Liaise with Sales, Estimating, suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve design and specification issues
Prepare technical drawings, sketches, supplier briefs, supporting visuals, documentation and BOMs for pricing, manufacture and installation
Accurately mark-up floor plans, ensuring product codes, specifications and quantities align with quotations and orders
Verify technical and order details, resolving discrepancies and outstanding information with Sales and relevant stakeholders
Maintain accurate and up-to-date project drawings, technical documentation, approvals and correspondence
Provide timely technical support to Project Managers, installers, suppliers and other departments throughout project delivery
What does good look like in this role?
Reduction in post-order scope variations and remedial work arising from technical or specification errors
Accuracy and completeness of plan markups, product coding, quantities and order documentation
Timely resolution of technical queries and handover of complete project information
Quality and traceability of technical records, assumptions and approvals
What you'll bring
SolidWorks & CAD skills
Commercial furniture or workplace design background - commercial fit out experience would be useful
Understanding of manufacturing methods and installation constraints
Technical detailing capability + good business acumen and cost awareness
Excellent relationship and communication skills combined with a strong sense of urgency and deadline focus
High attention to detail plus excellent plan and schedule interpretation
Practical problem solving mindset and a true team approach
What's on offer
Vidak values their employees and works hard to create a supportive and collaborative work environment. Vidak offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, state of the art technology and genuine career development opportunities.
Apply now for this exciting opportunity. Contact Clare Turner at Red Consulting Group immediately: email [email protected] or Tel. 021 676 828.