London, UK
FF&E specifier
at Pirajean Lees
Pirajean Lees is hiring an FF&E specifier with procurement knowledge to join its team in London.
We are looking for a full-time creative, qualified, and skilled FF&E specifier with previous strong experience in high-end UK studios, in residential and hospitality. Someone who shares our interest in materials and details, able to approach each project with a fresh perspective. You will join our creative team, to work on high-end restaurants and private residential projects internationally.
The responsibilities will include
Specifying:
- create, develop, manage, and lead FF&E projects from conception to completion, collaborating with the project team, including the project managers and studio co-founders
- generate ideas and concept development
- ensure integration of FF&E within the interior design scheme through FF&E CAD layouts
- source new items and vintage pieces
- design, develop and draw bespoke pieces
- coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and purchasing agents
- research and sourcing references, materials, finishes, fabrics
- research new suppliers and manufacturers
- prepare full FF&E cost estimates and being responsible for project budgets
- review shop drawings, samples, and prototypes
- prepare and attend client presentations
- prepare specification sheets, schedules, costs
- assist during delivery, installation, and handover
- opportunity to research and design for Pirajean Lees Editions
Procurement:
- lead multiple projects simultaneously and take ownership from initial costing to project completion
- tender and analyse bespoke specification packages to select the most suitable
- obtaining and negotiating quotations/proformas/invoices
- raise and monitor purchase orders and payments in line with project requirement
- cross referencing item inventories
- resolving any discrepancies with suppliers in a timely manner including logistics, snagging and financial
- understanding and proactively working to project programmes to ensure seamless execution
- monitoring and updating delivery schedules and installation programmes
- ensuring supplier contracts, T&C’s and any other documentation is in line with company standards and that suppliers continually adhere to these terms
- building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing suppliers
The candidates should have the following experience (essential):
- degree in interior design, furniture design or similar (BA minimum)
- five plus proven years’ experience in FF&E, including two plus years’ in a similar position
- previous employment at a high-end UK based practice
- procurement management experience
Required skills:
- creative and practical knowledge
- strong attention to detail and precision
- excellent knowledge of the design industry, fairs, markets
- excellent knowledge of suppliers, manufacturers and makers
- strong knowledge of the UK regulations and UK project stages
- able to manage relations with clients, suppliers and purchasing agents
- excellent project, work, and time management
- professional, proactive, and dedicated approach
- excellent presentation and communication
- able to work within a team and independently, to tight deadlines
Must be fluent in:
- hand sketching
- 2D: AutoCAD
- Photoshop and InDesign
- EstiMac (essential)
- Word and Excel
- Professional English, French-speaking is a bonus
Please submit your CV, portfolio, cover letter with your current salary and notice period with your application via the apply for job button below.
Full-time position. Starting as soon as possible.
Due to the volume of applications, we can only reply to successful candidates; we review all portfolios received.