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Come and Join the UK's leading workplace design & fit out company creating unrivalled workspaces that drive performance.
They provide complete workplace consultancy, from a single office relocation, design and fit out, to workspace planning, refurbishment, and interior branding on a global scale.
There clients rely on them to craft bespoke and sustainable workspaces and our proudest moments are seeing their first reaction when the doors open to their new offices.
Core activity is design, project management and delivery of high-end workplace interior fit outs.
Role overview
Designing workplace solutions in a team-based environment, you will be required to deliver truly innovative designs that meet and excel our clients' requirements and brief. Clients' vision will be enabled through intelligent solutions and clear communication.
You will confidently collaborate with internal project teams, supporting them through active design input and the management of all phases of the design process from concept and client brief through to on-site implementation.
As an effective communicator, a lateral thinker and a conscientious team player you will effectively sell both yourself and the Company to all stakeholders, actively seeking and developing personal networks, fostering long term client associations and developing new and repeat business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
* understanding, analysing, and developing a client brief
* being fully aware of design, direction, and legislative issues within the industry
* understanding the importance of creativity and innovation in developing a workplace solution
* giving consideration to the clients' expectations and longer-term needs
* listening to and understanding the needs of all the clients' relevant stakeholders
* identifying any potential risks relating to clients' objectives and requirements and accommodating the potential for future change
* collaborating with all stakeholders and our internal project teams to ensure design remains within budget and is technically competent to the client need/brief.
* effectively and efficiently communicating progress of the design to internal project teams and relevant external parties
communicating key aspects of the design to obtain client 'sign-offs' at each work stage
* professionally and effectively presenting commercial benefits to clients
* staying informed on new business trends and best practice
* actively participating in the development of the business
Essential Skills & Experience
* At least 7 years' experience in a commercial D&B design
* A good level of technical skill with attention to detail
* Excellent commercial awareness
* Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, especially on work for pitches and tenders
* Excellent communication - both written and verbal
* Fluent in AutoCAD or Revit, SketchUp and Adobe Suite; knowledge of other relevant AutoDesk packages would also be beneficial
* Ability to manage your own time and that of relevant others responsibly and effectively
* A positive and professional 'can do' attitude
* Ability to create a common sense of team and purpose
* Ownership for achieving personal and team objectives
* Ability to create a culture of continuous improvement
* The company are using Revit as there standard design platform therefore good Revit knowledge would be desirable for this role.
What's in it for you
* A competitive salary
* 23 days holiday including 3 days automatically allocated for the office closure at Christmas. Rising by 1 day each year, until a maximum of 28 days have been accrued.
* Enhanced parental and maternity leave
* 2 volunteering days a year
* Paid training & development opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme
* Death in service life insurance- 4x annual salary
* Nationwide gym discount plus free fitness classes
* 24/7 employee assistance programme with BUPA
* Funding towards eye test and glasses
Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
