Location: National role with a regular scheduled visit to our head office in Lancashire. Hours: Full time, MondayFriday (40 hours) Salary: £45,000£56,000 (dependent on experience) + 15% annual bonus
About
GW Projects is a national hospitality supplier delivering everything from one-off equipment to full turnkey front-of-house and back-of-house design and build projects. We only work with national chains and blue-chip clients, growing by referral and pride ourselves on outstanding client service, technical rigour and a passionate team culture. We are expanding year and year an this is a great opportunity to make this role your own.
Role overview
We are seeking a driven, customer-focused Hospitality Design & Commercial Kitchen Consultant to manage national account clients, lead front- and back-of-house design, and support early-stage project sales then handing over to our projects team. The role combines creative layout and specification with technical detailing, equipment schedules and commercial awareness. It is national account client-facing (no cold calling, no sales targets) and includes site surveys, producing design proposals, preparing quotations, and supporting projects through handover. You do not need to hunt out opportunities, you will just be responding to enquires from existing clients.
Key responsibilities
Act as primary design contact for clients and liaise with internal designers and project teams.
Undertake site surveys, measured drawings and record M&E services.
Desirable but not essential - Produce concept layouts, workflow plans and detailed 2D technical drawings (AutoCAD essential; Revit/BIM desirable).
Prepare a detailed brief for our designer and liaise to ensure the design meets the clients brief.
Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, contractors and suppliers.
Present design proposals, explain technical choices, influence outcomes with your sales skills and knowledge.
Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, standards and team knowledge.
Manage multiple enquiries, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Required skills & experience
Minimum 3 years experience in commercial kitchen design, foodservice consultancy, hospitality fit-out design or hospitality consultancy.
Desirable but not essential - proficient in AutoCAD and competent producing 2D technical drawings; Revit/BIM experience is a strong advantage. Familiarity with SketchUp or similar visualisation tools preferred.
Solid understanding of commercial kitchen operations, equipment, ventilation and refrigeration.
Experience preparing equipment schedules, quotations and technical submissions.
Strong client-facing, presentation and commercial skills; attention to detail.
Knowledge of HACCP, building regulations, health & safety and relevant compliance standards.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally to sites.
Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple client accounts and project timelines.
Basic numeracy for measurements, budgeting and cost calculations.
Desirable but not essential
Background in foodservice consultancy and operations.
Experience with large-scale or multi-site projects (hotels, stadia, leisure).
Familiarity with fabrication/shop drawing workflows and supplier management.
CAD skills and design capability using ACAD, SketchUp or similar design skills / experience
Benefits
Competitive salary + 15% annual bonus
Company car fully expensed (or car allowance)
Mobile phone, laptop and tablet
Company credit card and fuel card; Premier Inn card for overnight stays
25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
Pension and other company benefits
Friendly, supportive team and opportunities for professional development
Casual dress
Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Financial planning services
Free or subsidised travel
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Store discount
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