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Procurement Manager
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce a detailed programme of purchasing priorities with the design team prior to FF&E ordering to ascertain timeline, budget & deadlines.
- Assist with the FF&E tender process when required.
- Assist the FF&E team in procuring finishes and information necessary to complete the detailed specification.
- Create and place purchase orders with suppliers for items selected and designed by designers and ensure deadlines are met.
- Ensure that all items being ordered are compliant with any necessary regulations.
- Check costs to ensure FF&E purchases remain within budget and improve profitability whenever possible.
- Process orders on receipt of invoices and liaise with accounts on payments. Also, ensure refunds and credits are collected.
- Pro-actively develop good relationships with current & new suppliers to negotiate the best terms.
- Progress all orders, providing timely updates to the FF&E team & carry out all associated administration.
- Compile quotes for storage, installation, and deliveries.
- Coordinate key deliveries to site during installation and produce a schedule for all parties involved.
- Management of inventories for international projects and liaising with the removals and storage company to co-ordinate installations abroad. Including arranging payment of freight and duty charges.
- Quality checking orders as they arrive, including organising factory visits along with the FF&E design team to monitor bespoke FF&E.
- Resolve queries and disputes with suppliers in a professional manner.
- Preparing O&A manuals to present to clients with certificates and warranties for all items procured.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Proficient in Estimac and Microsoft Office, with a good understanding of the procurement process.
- Able to work collaboratively with the Interior Design team and our suppliers.
- A creative approach to problem solving and an ability to use one’s initiative.
QUALITIES
- This role is suited to someone who is self-motivated and methodical.
- A systematic problem solver who loves managing the delivery and implementation stages of a project.
- Conscientious & highly organised with excellent time keeping.
- Works well under pressure with an aptitude for multi-tasking.
- An eye for detail.
Junior Interior Designer
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in all stages of the design process under direction of the middle-weight and senior designers.
- Put together schedules, specifications and design intent packages to a high quality.
- Conduct site visits and liaise with trades.
- Sourcing and general research of materials, finishes and FF&E.
- Liaising with suppliers for samples, pricing and following up on lead times.
- Ordering in samples and managing the samples library.
- Developing floor plans, elevations and space planning.
- Putting together fabric and finishes schemes for review.
- Placing orders and assisting in the procurement process.
- Providing general administrative support for the office.
- Responsible for incoming and outgoing post and deliveries to the studio.
- Booking couriers for the FF&E team as required.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Must have minimum 1 year of relevant industry experience and able to demonstrate an understanding of luxury / high-end private residential projects.
- Relevant Interior Design / Interior Architecture Qualification.
- Candidate should have on site experience and some knowledge of liaising with architects, contractors, and suppliers.
- They should be fluent in AutoCAD, Sketch Up, In Design and Adobe Photoshop with strong project management & organisational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with some experience of using EstiMac.
- An eye for detail and a meticulous approach.
- Able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
QUALITIES
- Hard working, conscientious and highly organised.
- A strong team player, who is approachable and enthusiastic.
- Able to use one’s initiative to find creative solutions and work both independently and within a team.
- Driven and motivated to learn and progress.
Senior Interior Designer
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in all stages of the design process from concept to completion, reporting to the directors across multiple UK and International projects.
- Lead the creative development of concepts, FF&E design and space planning to the highest level.
- Inspire and motivate the design team, overseeing Middleweight & Junior Designers across projects.
- Prepare and develop presentations for client meetings, with assistance from more junior members of the team.
- Co-ordinate and oversee project documentation such as schedules, specifications and design intent packages are being produced to a high quality.
- Monitoring the daily tasks of Mid Weight & Junior Designers and ensuring that all administrative records are being completed thoroughly and company standards are being met.
- Provide regular updates to the directors.
- Conduct site visits and liaise with trades, managing information provided by suppliers and subcontractors.
- Put together costings and budgets with financial understanding.
- Lead the procurement process.
- Manage project programmes under the direction of the directors, with assistance from Mid Weight & Junior Designers, ensuring a seamless project delivery.
- Liaise with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Must have minimum 6 years of professional experience in a design studio and a portfolio of projects worked on at a high level in the residential sector.
- Relevant Interior Design / Interior Architecture Qualification.
- They should be fluent in AutoCAD, Sketch Up, In Design and Adobe Photoshop with strong project management & organisational skills.
- Proficient in Estimac and Microsoft Office, with a good understanding of the FF&E procurement process.
- Candidate should have on site experience and knowledge of liaising with architects, contractors, and suppliers.
- Ability to interface with clients, hold their own and interpret and deliver their requirements.
- Vast knowledge of FF&E suppliers, products and finishes.
- Works well under pressure with an aptitude for multi-tasking and efficiency.
- An eye for detail and a meticulous approach.
QUALITIES
- Pro-active, conscientious, and highly organised.
- A strong team player, who is flexible and enthusiastic.
- Able to demonstrate good leadership skills and develop other more junior members of the team.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Approachable, positive and professional, with the ability to develop relationships with clients and suppliers.
Middle Weight Interior Architect
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work alongside the Interior Design team to translate a client’s brief and develop the concept for the architectural space.
- Space planning and producing detailed drawing packages for lighting, joinery, kitchens and bathrooms under the direction of the senior interior architects and directors.
- Putting together schedules and specifications of free issue items in relation to the interior architecture.
- Providing administrative support on projects.
- Visiting site to conduct surveys and ensure that design details are being carried out correctly.
- Assisting on the project programme during initial architectural stages of a project and managing deliveries and installations of interior architectural elements.
- Assisting with the design of bespoke furniture items.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- 2-3 years of professional experience in a design studio and a portfolio of projects worked on at a high level.
- Fluent in 2D and 3D computer skills including AutoCad and Sketch Up.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite with high level skills in Adobe Photoshop rendering.
- Knowledge of current building regulations and a practical understanding of technical / construction details.
- Experience in producing detailed design packages for tender.
- Excellent spatial planning skills.
- An eye for detail & a meticulous approach to checking for errors.
- Extensive experience of being on site and managing contractors and trades.
QUALITIES
- A conscientious creative who pushes conceptual design and develops new ideas.
- A dedicated approach, considering every design detail.
- Driven and motivated to learn and progress.