London, UK
Senior interior architect
at Peter Mikic Interiors
Peter Mikic Interiors is seeking a senior interior architect to join its team in London.
Peter Mikic Interiors continue to expand and looking for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Interior Architect with significant experience in high-end residential interior design to join our busy studio in Shoreditch.
The successful candidate will take a leading role in our interior architectural operations and will be a key member of our team.
Our practice specialises in high-end residential interior design, working both locally and internationally. We’re a vibrant group of architects and interior designers and strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable place for us all to work.
The role and responsibilities:
- to lead numerous projects, with the assistance of junior members of the team
- deliver a seamless service to our clients ensuring exceptional communication throughout
- to be the first point of contact for clients and client team as well as project managers, architects, sub-contractors and suppliers
- lead client meetings
- coordinate contractors, suppliers, and services to ensure timely delivery of projects
- be able to respond effectively to complex questions whilst working between various projects
- creating and signing-off on architectural drawings and detailing
- preparing drawing packs for tender
- conduct value engineering in accordance with project requirements
- design of bespoke furniture including case pieces and lighting
- develop detailed specifications and schedules
- budget creation and management
- to set project programmes and uphold deadlines
- have a detailed understanding of UK building and planning regulations
In addition to the above, this role will at times require national and international travel.
Key skills and attributes:
- seven or more years’ post qualification experience with proven previous experience of delivering high-end residential interior design schemes from concept through to completion
- an exceptional eye for detail, colour, and knowledge of suppliers, contractors and manufacturing techniques
- have an demonstrable understanding of relevant UK regulations
- highly organised and efficient
- advanced AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite skills. Experience in Estimac is a plus
- comfortable and confident working with high profile figures, exercising discretion
Excellent verbal and written communications are essential, as you will be liaising between multiple parties, including clients, sub-contractors and architects.
As our ideal candidate, you will be able to hit the ground running and be confident working both individually and with others. You’ll be patient, friendly, and exceptionally well organised. We’re looking for someone who will, alongside the day-to-day tasks, really engage with, inspire, and nurture our more junior members of staff and play their part in ensuring the studio environment is a great place for us all to be. The successful applicant will need to have a broad knowledge and understanding of design styles to draw upon for different projects.
If you think that your skills, experience, and personality make you well suited to this role, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and portfolio using the ‘apply for job’ button below.
The salary for this role will be commensurate with experience.