London, UK
Interior designer – commercial offices
at Expedite Group of Companies
Expedite Office is seeking an interior designer for commercial offices to join its team in London.
Job type: freelance/temporary with a potential of permanent position
Working hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Office: central London (close proximity to Bank and St. Paul’s tube stations)
Salary: remuneration negotiable dependent upon experience and market rate
Start date: September 2021
Closing date for applications: 3 September 2021
Expedite Office is a turn-key commercial property business providing services that range from finding offices to space planning, designing, fitting out and relocation. We also have a facilities management team which undertakes small refurbishments and office maintenance.
We are currently looking for a freelance interior designer to join our busy team, initially on a project by project basis but with potential for permanent position.
The candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience in working in the commercial office environment and will, preferably, be able to help manage and quality assure projects on site.
The role – predominantly office-based with the following duties:
- producing working drawings using SketchUp and Layout
- producing drawing packages to include layouts, technical drawings and tender packs
- site surveys
- concept development, preparing mood boards and concept design presentations
- researching and selecting materials and finishes, furniture options and equipment required for projects
- working in a fast-paced environment to timescales and deadlines
- resolving design issues with the client and build team
The successful candidate:
- fluent knowledge of SketchUp and Layout
- ability to produce office layouts quickly and accurately is a must
- good knowledge of AutoCAD
- high level utilisation of Microsoft Office
- preferably degree in interior design or architecture
- strong verbal and written communication skills
- works well as member of a team as well as under own initiative
- self-motivation and self-management skills are critical
- ability to create 3D visuals is a strong advantage
- minimum three years’ of professional and specific industry experience
- experience in design control and design progress supervision
- project management experience is a strong advantage
- in-depth knowledge of commercial furniture, fixtures and finishes suppliers
- understanding of building regulations
- experience of submitting license to alter and planning application is a strong advantage
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this spec is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK as of 1 September 2021.