We are commercial property specialists operating across the UK. At Bruntwood, we're committed to offering more than just outstanding office, coworking, retail and lab spaces. Everything we do is tied into our vision of building vibrant communities, whilst providing businesses with the support and expertise they need to grow.
Our Brands:
Bruntwood
Bruntwood SciTech
Here are some examples of the portfolio you’ll be working on, which will be a mixture of commercial office and retail space across the UK:
Ev0, Booths Park, Stamford Quarter, Circle Square, Bloc, Innovation Birmingham, Platform, The Plaza, Melbourn Science Park
The team:
We currently have a team of four skilled Interior Designers with a view to take on an additional Interior Designer at a more entry level.
What we’re looking for:
- It’s crucial that you have experience of leading a design team, ideally a similar size with direct reports at various levels
- Interior design in relation to commercial workplace design is a must, experience of residential and leisure would be highly beneficial in addition
- Experience of managing design standards, ensure consistent fit outs across a broad portfolio of properties across various regions
- Experienced in managing design processes with efficiency and quality and ensuring the latest technology is used to ensure high quality design
- Clear communication and project management, able to manage multiple projects with a variety of internal stakeholders
- AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up & Enscape proficient. Revit would be an advantage but not essential. Strong experience,
- Up to speed with the latest design regulations in the market
What you’ll be doing:
- Oversee and manage a team of interior designers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and quality control across projects. Ensuring that team members are delivering market leading design work on time and within budget
- Support the creation of business reports and related documents as required, aligning with the broader needs of the business
- Visit Bruntwood buildings across Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham and Cambridge to undertake site surveys, brief taking, customer meetings and viewings as required as part of the wider design process
- Manage resource, project allocation and oversee design tasks delivered by you and your team within agreed deadlines and budget, ensuring the highest standards throughout all of the design stages and compliance with current industry building regulations.
- Monitor and manage the interior design outsourcing framework and its trusted partners.
- Be confident to collaborate with in-house teams as well as external consultants, contractors, regulatory authorities as needed to achieve project objectives.
- Develop and evolve existing product lines and processes which impact Bruntwood Customers, including CAT A/A+ specifications, CAT B fit out, marketing materials, service space and our made and managed product offer.
- Attend and participate in design workshops and meetings of you and your team's assignments as necessary.
- Take ownership and lead the development of our preferred products within our standard specifications ensuring we are staying ahead of industry trends and evolving our competitive lead.
We really believe that if you’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:
- 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
- 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
- Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
- Free Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer free private healthcare cover on an opt in basis too
- Life assurance cover for all colleagues
- Up to 8% matched pension scheme
- Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
- Enhanced maternity / shared parental leave - 26 weeks fully paid leave
- Interest free loans to pursue your passions and apply for up to £2000 towards learning a new skill
In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £30m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.
We’ll do our best to get back to you within a week of your application, however if it has been longer than this please feel free to email talent@bruntwood.co.uk for an update.
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