A leading Workplace Design & Build company is seeking a Technical Designer / CAD Technician on a fixed-term contract to join their highly skilled team in London. Our client specializes in interior projects for some of the UK’s most prominent companies, handling a diverse range of CAT A & CAT B projects.

As the Technical Designer / CAD Technician, you should have strong proficiency in AutoCAD and/or REVIT, with a background in commercial workplace interior fit-out projects.

Key Requirements:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or REVIT is essential.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Technical Designer on UK-based projects.
• Proven experience in delivering drawings and specifications as part of a design team.
• Preferred experience in D&B, Commercial, or Traditional Workplace projects; experience working under tight, fast-paced deadlines is a must.
• Willingness to focus primarily on technical design tasks.
• Experience with SketchUp and Photoshop for visualizing is a valuable plus.

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‍This is a Fixed Term Contract position for 3 months initially

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The Company:

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Our client is a well-established architectural practice with a rich 50 plus years history. Known for delivering innovative and sustainable design solutions across various sectors, including commercial, education, residential, and mixed-use developments, the firm has earned a strong reputation and countless awards. With a team of over 30 professionals, you would be joining their interior team of five, who are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values creativity and professional growth. The firm consistently delivers solutions to the most demanding briefs, working with a range of blue-chip brands and entrepreneurial leaders on projects ranging from commercial offices and corporate headquarters to dynamic trading floors and converted Grade II listed buildings.

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Summary of Role:

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You should ideally be an experienced workplace interior designer with a background in large-scale, high-end office buildings in London. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in a professional architectural practice and demonstrate expertise in all stages of the design process, from concept to completion. For the right candidate, there is significant growth potential within the company. You should be skilled in running projects, actively engaging with clients, and delivering compelling presentations. The ability to listen, understand, question, and interpret client needs to translate them into a concept is crucial. A strong grasp of market trends, strong technical skills, along with expertise in FF&E, is essential, as is being a self-motivated team player with a positive, communicative, and collaborative approach.

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Ideal Candidate:

• 3-6 years of UK workplace design project experience (essential)
• Experience with a traditional architectural background
• Proficiency in Revit and InDesign (essential)
• Experience working across the technical stages of projects
• Experience leading design and technical reviews
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with excellent visualization abilities
• Strong collaboration skills, good self-organization, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are crucial
• A solid understanding of FF&E, as well as color and material specification and development

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Why Work Here:

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Our client offers hybrid working options (2 days a week from home), a 6% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, coverage for professional subscriptions including ARB and RIBA, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), an annual season ticket loan, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a variety of social events, including trips away.

What is your role:

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We're seeking an experienced Associate Interior Designer specialising in workplace projects to join a leading global design firm listed in the prestigious AJ100. With offices in London, the UK, New York, Singapore, and Amsterdam, they boast a talented team of over 230 professionals.

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In this role, you'll showcase your creativity, coordination skills, and technical expertise to deliver outstanding projects that exceed client expectations while aligning with the firm's vision and values.

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You are a proactive Associate with a passion for design, strong project management skills, and a focus on quality. Your responsibilities will include project oversight, team management, resource allocation, client presentations, and business development.

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The practice will help you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment, where creativity and exploration are encouraged. Alongside a competitive benefits package, they are committed to supporting your professional development and helping you achieve your career goals. This role offers ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm.

Your Skills

• Revit (Advanced)
• Highly technical as well as creative (review and input into technical packages)
• Demonstrate technical competency with all round ability
• Excellent at developing client relationships and actively promoting the winning of business for the Practice
• Strong budget management ability, in terms of understanding financial accounting and management accounts and their impact upon the relevant budget
• Experience managing team workload and resourcing across multiple projects.
• Highly computer literate, skilled in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite and/or Affinity Suite applications
• Skilled presenter both verbally and visually
• NBS specification writing

Your Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Interior Design;
• Proven experience of leading the design of high quality interiors projects (workplace);
• Significant experience of working within workplace (as an associate or equivalent level)
• Hospitality and Residential experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience of running BIM ISO projects
• Experience with brief taking;
• Experience of working directly with the client, contractor and design team;
• Experience coordinating with M&E and other consultants work
• Knowledge on workplace strategy and experience translating these proposals into a design solution

Why work here:

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Offering an outstanding benefits package, including hybrid and flexible working options, well-being activities, social events, mentoring, training and development, and a real focus on employee satisfaction. This practice makes the creative journey an enjoyable one for all. Offering flexible working, 1-2 days from home and total of 36.5 hours work a week.

Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic and globally renowned Architecture practice?  Our client, a distinguished and established design firm located in London’s historic law district is seeking exceptional talents to join their team.

This global, multidisciplinary firm places a strong emphasis on research and knowledge sharing, making it a leader in the design industry.  The Workplace Strategy team you’ll be joining is multidisciplinary with experts spanning from data analytic and psychology to architecture and design.  Innovation is a cornerstone of the company’s ethos, and as part of their team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of workplace design.  Boasting a client base that includes major brands in Finance and Technology sectors, this company has garnered over 100 awards, solidifying it's reputation as a leader in the field.  

The role:

• Strong understanding and passion for the Behavioural aspects of the Workplace and Organizational Psychology, ideally with Change Management experience.
• Create, prepare, and present materials for client presentations and reports.
• Develop conceptual design strategies and design criteria to empower and challenge their integrated design teams on their solutions.
• Develop concept strategies and design criteria.
• Manage and facilitate data collection through interviews, focus groups, end-user surveys, observation, and post occupancy evaluation.
• Document information relative to programming analysis, space plans, and area calculations.
• Data analysis through processes such as dashboards carrying out research on current trends, studies and relevant topics to workplace issues and change management.
• Take ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participate and collaborate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.  
• Participates in marketing opportunities and begin to develop successful client experiences.

General Proficiencies & Background (including, but not limited to):

• Architecture, Interiors and D&B background
• Graphic design skills
• Writing skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking
• Storytelling

Practice Software requirements:

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D Production Software 
• Basic Revit, Basic AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite
• Presentation Tools (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) 
• Data Analysis Software: Excel

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Our client, a globally recognized and established multidisciplinary design firm, is seeking a talented Senior Workplace Interior Designer to join their vibrant team. Nestled at the boundary between the fast-paced City of London and the eclectic melting pot of the East, their offices provide an inspiring backdrop for innovation and collaboration. As a key player in the industry, this firm places a strong emphasis on place research and knowledge sharing, making it the perfect environment for individuals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of design practice.

Joining this company means becoming part of a cutting-edge workplace strategy team that brings together expertise from diverse fields, including data analytics, psychology, architecture, and design. The collaborative nature of the team fosters innovation, allowing you to contribute your unique skills and ideas to impactful projects. With a client base that boasts major brands in the Finance and Technology sectors, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that shape the future of work environments. Additionally, the company's impressive track record is evident in their collection of over 100 design awards, showcasing their commitment to excellence and creativity. A brilliant opportunity to be part of a global leader in workplace design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop design proposals for client presentations, encompassing concept ideas, layout development, finishes, materials, and furniture
• Managing design programming and personal deadlines
• Producing design information, drawings, and 3D content
• Coordinating design efforts with external consultants
• Delivering presentations to clients and project teams
• Collaborating with the strategy team to meet client requirements
• Working closely with design partners for detailed design and construction monitoring

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture or have similar experience in the design industry.
• Minimum 6 years of post-graduate experience in workplace projects
• Highly skilled in using Revit
• Experience in creating Schematic and Developed Design packages, including schedules and specifications.
• Strong communication skills 

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This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of globally recognized Architecture firm with offices in the UK, Europe and US.

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They are currently seeking an Intermediate level Workplace Consultant to be based in their Central London offices. This wonderful practice has won several major awards, including the coveted Global Recognition for Design Excellence.

The role guidelines:

• Strong understanding and passion for the Behavioral aspects of the Workplace and Organizational Psychology, ideally with Change Management experience.
• Create, prepare, and present materials for client presentations and reports.
• Develop conceptual design strategies and design criteria to empower and challenge their integrated design teams on their solutions.
• Develop concept strategies and design criteria.
• Manage and facilitate data collection through interviews, focus groups, end-user surveys, observation, and post occupancy evaluation.
• Document information relative to programming analysis, space plans, and area calculations.
• Data analysis through processes such as dashboards carrying out research on current trends, studies and relevant topics to workplace issues and change management.
• Take ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participate and collaborate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.  
• Participates in marketing opportunities and begin to develop successful client experiences.

General Proficiencies & Background (including, but not limited to)

• Architecture, Interiors and D&B background
• Graphic design skills
• Writing skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking
• Storytelling

Practice Software requirements

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D Production Software 
• Basic Revit, Basic AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite
• Presentation Tools (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) 
• Data Analysis Software: Excel

The Client

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They are one of Europe’s leading multidisciplinary design practices with Architects, Engineers and allied professions combining to create award-winning buildings. They are committed to producing buildings and environments of the highest quality for their clients keeping sustainability at the forefront. Their Cardiff studio offers international design excellence to the southwest and Wales.

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They offer a great opportunity for personal development, with exposure to the full range of their skills and expertise, a great working and social environment as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions.

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Summary of the Role

• They have an opportunity for a Senior Architect to join their award-winning profession group based in Cardiff.
• They are looking at a candidate who understands workplace and the opportunities presented by the evolving workplace solutions, reuse of existing buildings and zero carbon aspirations.
• The successful candidate will be expected to take a senior client facing role in the project team, with a contribution towards winning work and design of the project.
• Experience of working on Office and Workplace projects in the Southwest and Wales will be desirable.
• This role will be pivotal to the success of their Workplace project portfolio both now and in the future.
• Reporting directly to Architect Director, you will work collaboratively and creatively within interdisciplinary project teams to deliver challenging projects to the highest quality.

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Key Requirements:

• Demonstrate excellent design skills on large, complex workplace projects.
• Have experience and detailed knowledge of BCO guidelines for offices and other relevant standards
• Have excellent leadership skills and communication skills, verbally, non verbally, graphically and in writing; strong presentation skills are essential.
• Be confident in dealing with potential and current clients.
• Lead the design team through the life of the project.
• Have knowledge of the commercial aspects of workplace sector and contribute to thought leadership in the sector.
• Have 5+ years post qualification experience which includes working within design teams from across a range of disciplines including, for example, building services engineers, lighting, and acoustics
• Have experience in REVIT

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The Client

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They are one of Europe’s leading multidisciplinary design practices with Architects, Engineers and allied professions combining to create award-winning buildings. They are committed to producing buildings and environments of the highest quality for their clients keeping sustainability at the forefront. Their Bristol studio offers international design excellence to the southwest and Wales and is situated next to College Green, in the vibrant heart of the city and close to Temple Meads station.

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They offer a great opportunity for personal development, with exposure to the full range of their skills and expertise, a great working and social environment as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions.

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Summary of the Role

• They have an opportunity for a Senior Architect to join their award-winning profession group based in Bristol.
• They are looking at a candidate who understands workplace and the opportunities presented by the evolving workplace solutions, reuse of existing buildings and zero carbon aspirations.
• The successful candidate will be expected to take a senior client facing role in the project team, with a contribution towards winning work and design of the project.
• Experience of working on Office and Workplace projects in the Southwest and Wales will be desirable.
• This role will be pivotal to the success of their Workplace project portfolio both now and in the future.
• Reporting directly to Architect Director, you will work collaboratively and creatively within interdisciplinary project teams to deliver challenging projects to the highest quality.

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Key Requirements:

• Demonstrate excellent design skills on large, complex workplace projects.
• Have experience and detailed knowledge of BCO guidelines for offices and other relevant standards
• Have excellent leadership skills and communication skills, verbally, non verbally, graphically and in writing; strong presentation skills are essential.
• Be confident in dealing with potential and current clients.
• Lead the design team through the life of the project.
• Have knowledge of the commercial aspects of workplace sector and contribute to thought leadership in the sector.
• Have 5+ years post qualification experience which includes working within design teams from across a range of disciplines including, for example, building services engineers, lighting, and acoustics
• Have experience in REVIT

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