Middleweight/ Senior Designer London, England
Job description
We are currently involved in a number of high profile UK and international projects in the workplace, retail, healthcare, heritage, arts and education sectors. We are looking for creative Middleweight / Senior Interior Designers to join our successful design team in our central London studio.
You will be exposed to the full scope of our award-winning London practice; helping to deliver the high standard of comprehensive and integrated building design that has seen BDP become a major interdisciplinary practice of architects, designers and engineers.
Engaging with, and presenting to blue-chip clients and stakeholders, you will be part of our 50+ strong design team and helping drive our direction in a new wave of challenging, high profile projects.
Ultimately we are looking for a candidates that aspire to creating great places and are keen to progress their career with a major design practice.
About you
You will have exceptional design skills, and strong experience gained through a minimum 5 years post degree working in one or more of the commercial, retail, health and education sectors with successful design firms.
You will have relevant experience of briefing and stakeholder liaison, concept design development, technical package production and implementation through to on-site experience and post-completion review.
You will have excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, Sketch-up and InDesign as well as rendering packages. A good working knowledge of Revit and would be an advantage but training can be provided if necessary.
We place great value on team work and collaboration, so you will need to demonstrate a strong team working ethos. You will be able to work effectively with people at all levels, from all backgrounds and have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
About us
BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of engineers, architects and designers working together to create outstanding 'places for people'. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Canada, the MENA region, India, and China. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 1000 awards for design quality.
Our studios are vibrant. We offer thought leadership and inspirational solutions, and we use our engineering ideas to shape design rather than simply implement solutions. We aspire to deliver projects with maximum value for our clients and minimum impact on the planet.
BDP offers
In return, BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of BDP’s skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a great working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement. As BDP undertakes a number of projects which require security clearance, offers may be made subject to achievement of this, where appropriate.
To apply
To apply for this role please visit the BDP careers page:
https://careers.bdp.com/middleweightsenior-interior-designers/1460/viewdetails
You will then need to complete the online application form on the BDP website, please ensure that you attach a copy of your CV, cover letter and portfolio.
Please include an indication of your salary expectations and notice period in your cover note.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing, and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly.
BDP is an equal opportunities employer
Strictly no agencies or third party applications please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- Interior Design: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
