Senior FF&E Designer

For London residential developers

Permanent

Salary Guide: £47,000 – £55,000

Summary

An amazing opportunity to join a prime London residential developer with unrivalled expertise and the reputation to match. They are looking for someone to join as a Senior FF&E Designer. Specialising in luxury residential projects from feasibility to completion, finishing to an impeccable standard and turn-key finish. This privately owned company of 9 is looking to quickly expand due to large scale projects in the pipeline. As A Senior FF&E Designer you will be an integral part of the team of the in-house designer and report directly to the Head of Design.

This role will suite someone with excellent luxury residential experience and experience leading FF&E Projects. A confident designer with proven skills in creative direction and team management.

Job description:

• Lead the FF&E team through procurement and install process OF multiple luxury residential projects from feasibility to completion
• Manage planning, architectural, technical and contractor sourcing and appointment, interior design, programme management and furnishing
• Create FF&E schedules with accurate costings, co-ordinating specifications with drawing packages, creating mood boards and material schemes presenting concepts to clients, sourcing and procurement, leading project installation and dressing
• Create architectural and interior design feasibility studies for prospective new clients
• Establish and manage project program length
• Effectively communicate with clients by leading client presentations
• Create and define architectural and interior design concept presentations
• Prepare and develop planning applications and applications for Listed Building consent alongside our project management team
• Create and develop detailed design drawings in preparation for tender
• Delivery of design on site and working effectively with contractors
• Lead, motivate and manage a team to create optimal outcomes for development and private client work
• Manage and set deliverables for the studio to meet project deadlines to an exceptional standard

Skills necessary:

• +7 years’ experience in the interiors industry, delivering high end residential projects above £1m contract value
• In depth understanding of the processes and inputs required in high-end residential construction and refurbishment projects including contract types
• Ability to set and work within the parameters of project timeline and programme
• Articulate with strong written skills-ability to express yourselves clearly and persuasively in written proposals and emails
• Highly motivated to achieve success
• Excellent presentation skills
• A lateral thinker and problem solver with a natural affinity to attention to detail
• Confident working with contractors on site
• A team player and able to work effectively with design team of talented creatives.
• Confident working with AutoCAD, EstiPC, Microsoft Office and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Ideally experience in development or with private clients is a bonus

About the company:

• Luxury residential property developers, creating homes in the capital’s most prestige locations
• A well-managed and funded office profit driven, yet striving for beautifully designed luxury projects
• Currently office of 9, looking to quickly expand over the next year
• Great opportunity to join a talented and collaborative team
• Office based in a scenic and affluent area of South West London, with occasional site visits
• Competitive salary

One last thing…

This is a great opportunity to gain in depth experience on a prestigious project at an excellent practice. If this Senior FF&E Designer role is of interest; and you’re dedicated, with a flair for design and acute attention to details; send us your CV and Portfolio by applying below! Or, if you have a friend who is looking for a role that ticks all relevant experience and skills, refer them to us and find out how our referral program will benefit you.

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Rupert Staveley

Rupert has vast experience of Architectural and Interior Super Yacht design and a broad understanding of the design industry. He applies his knowledge and experience of successful design, to find the most talented designers and has a valuable understanding of what our clients want.

Job # 18424