Interior Design Consultant - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Commercial Ltd

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Description

Due to Commercial's extended family growing, we are looking for an Interior Design Consultant to join our vibrant Interiors Team for a period of up to 12 months.

If you have extraordinary creativity and a rationale thought process, this could be the role for you.

  • Please note, this is a temporary maternity cover contract, expected to last up to 12 months._

The role

As an Interior Design Consultant, you will form part of a small, yet proactive team where working together to achieve deadlines is key to the success and culture of the department.

You will be required to effectively space plan, create technical drawings using AutoCAD, visualisations with SketchUp and other 3D software, along with freehand drawing abilities to convey initial concepts to our clients.

This is a creative opportunity where your originality and imagination can shine through.

Your responsibilities as an Interiors Design Consultant will be:

  • To manage and lead interior design projects from initial client briefings through to project completion
  • Successfully design and create client concepts as per each client's personal requirements
  • Conduct site surveys and visits prior to the creation of the designs
  • Present design briefs and concepts to clients with the support of the dedicated Interiors Business Development Manager
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers and contractors to identify requirements for each project
  • Produce detailed drawing packages and furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) schedules
  • Manage and maintain all appropriate design plans and supporting documentation
  • Keep up to date with building regulations and relevant Codes of Practice
  • Work collaboratively with the other Design Consultants and team members to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
  • Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of different fabrics, materials and finishes in order to advise and suggest appropriate options for clients
  • Research and keep updated with market trends/external changes

About you

  • You will have previous experience within an interior design role, ideally within the commercial sector
  • A good understanding and knowledge of commercial furniture manufacturers would be beneficial for this role
  • You will be passionate about the interior design industry and flourish in an environment where creativity and imagination are at the forefront
  • An industry recognised qualification in interior design would be advantageous
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand and formulate design concepts
  • You will have excellent design and spatial planning skills
  • Be an adaptable and efficient communicator; both written and verbal
  • You will find enjoyment in presenting as you will be required to present to clients
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp software packages would be desirable
  • Excellent knowledge of design detailing and specifications
  • As this is a role with client locations spanning throughout the UK, occasional travel will be required and therefore a full UK driving licence will be required

About us

We are proud to be a successful, purpose-driven organisation that is on an exciting journey to achieve an annual turnover of £100m by 2025.

We are a Business Services Group made up eight divisions; Office Supplies, Managed IT, Managed Print Services, Smart Technologies, Technology, Interiors, Commercial Foundation and PPE, Facilities and Workwear.

We invest in our people so they are experts in their field, excel within their environment and continue on a journey of growth and development, personalised to them.

We are #commercialbynature.

Benefits

We commit to ensuring all of our employees feel truly valued and appreciated for the work that they do, every day.

As a member of the Commercial tribe, you will receive the following:


  • A basic salary of up to £42,000 per annum
  • Hybrid working structure with the flexibility to work from home for part of the week
  • A generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service
  • Life Insurance that offers a payment equivalent to four times your annual salary
  • Access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing support including a 24hour GP service and physiotherapy
  • Other benefits such as charity volunteering opportunities, pension, cycle to work scheme, flexible working structure and more

Diversity & Inclusion

Together, we are committed to attracting, including, inspiring and developing our teams no matter their background, belief or way of life.

We embrace everyone's unique perspectives and create a genuine belonging for all.

Our employees are who we are and create the brand we are today; we make better decisions and create a consumer-focused environment.

We welcome all applicants regardless of your race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation.

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