Position Overview
McLennan Architecture and Interiors is recruiting an Interior Designer in London. The successful candidate will be engaged in all design stages within the company’s scope of service, supporting all design stages, collaborating with the Architectural Director and wider team to design, detail, specify, and deliver new-build and refurbishment projects across sectors (including retail banking, commercial, residential, industrial, and leisure). The role involves providing technical support from concept through detailed design, assisting delivery teams during site and construction phases, and applying best practice in sustainability and health & safety by identifying and mitigating design risks throughout the process.
Key Responsibilities
The role requires supporting all design stages, collaborating with the Architectural Director and wider team to design, detail, specify and deliver new‑build and refurbishment projects across sectors, providing technical support from concept through detailed design, assisting delivery teams during site and construction phases, and applying best practice in sustainability and health & safety.
Required Experience
* Experience of Frameworks
* Working to client Design Guides
* Experience in the Finance / Retail sector
Personal Attributes
The successful individual will be a dedicated and results‑driven Designer with a minimum of three years of practical project experience in a variety of sectors. Strong leadership and team management skills, coupled with decisive problem‑solving ability and excellent time‑management skills are imperative.
Excellent graphic, written and verbal communication skills are required to express design and specifications graphically, in writing and verbally within the internal design team and to the wider project team and consultants. A good track record of working with clients to meet their expectations and deliver for the business is also expected.
Key Skills
* Experience in delivery of all RIBA stages and on‑site works from inception to completion
* 3+ years practical project and site experience required in a UK based Architectural / design practice
* Produce quality drawing packages to enable the build
* Ability to assess and meet client requirements and desires through regular meetings and communications
* Produce sketches, detail drawings and general arrangement floor plans throughout the RIBA work stages using CAD
* AutoCAD expertise required; working knowledge of Sketch-Up Pro, BIM, Revit desirable (training will be provided)
* Adhere to national and local building and safety codes with every design element; strong knowledge of English Planning Legislation and Building Standards; working knowledge of Scottish Building Standards also preferable
* Work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, acousticians and building inspectors
* Research specifications, materials and finishes to support design team on technical issues influencing detailed design development
* Work within project time schedules to coordinate the completion of staged tasks through to final project completion
* Conduct on-site visits and site observations and provide recommendations to ensure alignment with design specifications
* Design and/or select furniture, materials, décor and finishes within project budgetary constraints
* Degree level qualifications in Architectural Technology and ability to demonstrate the required experience and knowledge of working within the construction industry with 3+ years technical design experience since qualification
Other Information
Standard business hours are 8-5 Monday-Thursday and 8-4 on a Friday with a one-hour lunch break each day. The role adopts a hybrid working model; you will work in the office based in London and from home, and will visit live site environments to review design delivery and ensure the site delivery meets the proposed specifications.
What You’ll Need
* Extensive design experience and the ability to manage and lead small to medium sized projects in a roll‑out programme
* Fully IT literate in AutoCAD, SketchUp Pro, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel with Revit / BIM experience beneficial (training can be provided)
* Positive Health & Safety and Management behaviours to drive a safe and positive design ethos
Renumeration
* Competitive Salary (DOE) + Car Allowance
* Healthcare benefits
* 5% Employer Pension Contribution
* 33 days annual holiday (including public holidays)
* Half a day paid holiday on your birthday
Valuing People at McLennan Architecture and Interiors
McLennan Architecture and Interiors is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds, and education.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful team.
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