We are seeking an Interior Designer to join our 90+ Manchester City Centre architectural practice working on an exciting roll out programme with a leading restaurant company.

Salary: £25,000 – £31,000 (subject to experience)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a flair for design with good communication skills including team working. They will have relevant experience of interior fit out projects working within the UK (minimum of 5 years post qualification). A flair for design with good communication skills, including solid technical skills. Familiarity with UK Building Regs (England & Wales is essential) Scotland and Northern Ireland preferred.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Client and consultant team liaison
• Workload planning
• Attending client meetings on site, taking briefs, presenting drawings and advising of latest design standards
• Driving forward multiple projects within your control to agreed timelines and drawing output
• Develops scheme design using drawings, images and other documents suitable to the brief, and presents concept design to client
• Confidently works through all RIBA stages, identifying issues, liaising with consultant teams to aid project delivery

General Responsibilities and Expectations

• Flexibility to travel and a full driving licence is essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• A high attention to detail, team working skills, and the ability to work within deadlines as and when required.
• A flexible attitude and approach
• Responsible for familiarising yourself, and adhering to, all AEW company policies and procedures and report any breaches as required.
• Together with your line manager, identify your own development needs, take into consideration current work activities and career goals.
• Undertake structured and unstructured CPD activities and to ensure personal development and log the time accordingly.

AEW^Plus

AEW^Plus is the added value we offer to our people, clients and communities.  It includes the support and initiatives we offer as a “People first” business. Supporting our team’s physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Dedicated Social Value and Wellbeing Committee and EDI Committee
• Flexitime and hybrid working
• Salaries benchmarked against industry standards.
• Bi-annual performance linked bonus system and monthly recognition awards
• Death in service and critical illness insurance
• Mental Health first aiders and Employee Assistance Plan
• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Interest free travel season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events, charity engagement activities and paid volunteering days

It also includes our focus on helping our team achieve their potential. Supporting their growth and development, both individually and as a collective. Initiatives include:

• “Quarterly conversations” with your line manager / mentor to continually review your progress
• A comprehensive training and CPD programme utilising our internal expertise and industry partners.
• Dedicated training platform “Pinnacle” hosting a huge array of online training material
• Use of “Coaching Culture” platform containing a series of e-learning modules around self-development

Furthermore, it includes sharing our knowledge and expertise. Building collaborative relationships with our clients and communities through a range of outreach activities