Senior FF&E Designer

About this role

This is an award-winning practice based in central London. They work on a wide range of innovative projects at a variety of scales with an emphasis on research and they aim to set new standards with everything they do. They are design leaders in the fields of workplace, leisure and civic buildings. Alongside their projects this practice is famed for their culture and staff are rewarded and encouraged to develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and realisation of projects, start to finish.
• Lead team in project concept and design to meet client program, firm standards, local code, and project budget constraints.
• Preparing project cost and fee analysis and review project billing.
• Ensure on-time delivery of all contract documents.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation of all contract documents.
• Supervise, develop and mentor designers.
• Review in collaboration with the director all documents to ensure they meet design intent, client’s needs and visions, and firm standards.
• Work with design director to review scope, schedule, budget, staffing needs, and project milestones.
• Represent and manage design coordination between clients and consultants.
• Attend site visits and client presentations and coordination meetings.
• Present design presentations to clients and consultants.
• Observe & communicate trends in the hospitality market.
• Attend vendor presentations and inform team of new and innovative products.
• Pursue individual professional/skill development.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong conceptual design approach.
• Comprehensive knowledge of hospitality design standards and an understanding of hospitality operations.
• Proven organisational abilities and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects across various phases.
• Strong experience in management and coordination of construction drawing sets with strong knowledge of construction detailing, materials, methods, and codes.
• Strong experience in management and coordination of FF&E specification deliverables/implementation and available vendor/fabricators.
• Strong experience in the management and implementation of a design concept in a team environment through completion that is on schedule and meets budget and design intent.
• Is collaborative, self-motivated, positive, and flexible with strong verbal and written communication skills.