Junior Interior Designer (6 month contract)

This role is a 6 month contract position located in our lovely head office Union, based in the heart of Manchester City Centre. There is a chance this could be extended/made permanent.

When applying, please make sure you either include your portfolio in the CV or attach it as a separate file in the application form.

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. We’re commercial property specialists operating across the UK.

The team:

In the day to day you’ll work in an experienced team of four. Contributing to the creation of enviable and creative workspaces for our customers as well as improving our own buildings.

Job purpose:

The Junior Interior Designer is part of our ever growing and evolving Design team, playing a key part in the customer journey, working on a variety of design projects and being involved in the end to end design process.

We are looking for a Junior Interior Designer who is deeply passionate about design, keeps up to date with trends, has creative flair, takes a customer focused approach and has experience in a similar role, working at this level.

What will you be doing:

• Prepare, develop and deliver a project under supervision, you will be involved in creating concept and developed design through to technical details and on-site support during construction.
• Work closely with the commercial team to provide space plans to prospective Bruntwood customers.
• Explore customer requirements, and understand how they look to use their space, making suggestions of how they might improve this.
• Visit buildings and suites to get to know the space, check measurements, and site restrictions.
• Order and coordinate samples for your projects.
• Contact product suppliers to obtain product information.
• Support the wider team on other projects and take direction when required.
• Take a customer focused approach to everything you do to ensure all projects are delivered within agreed timescales and budget.
• Establish great relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Be a champion for our brand and ensure you implement projects in line with our brand guidelines.

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who has a related degree with postgraduate experience in a similar role, concentrating on workplace or commercial projects.
• Good understanding of FF&E knowledge for the workplace and commercial environment
• If you have experience of using Revit this would be great, however we’re open to experience in other software packages such as; Adobe Suite and AutoCad
• Have an understanding of current regulations and Statutory Authority requirements

We really believe that if you’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:

• Flexible hours either side of our core business hours of 10am-3pm
• Agile working, up to 40% of your working week wherever it suits you or your role
• 25 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
• Free all colleague share scheme starting at 5% of your annual salary each year (subject to hitting profit targets set the previous year)
• Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
• Enhanced maternity - 26 weeks fully paid leave
• Interest free loans to pursue your passions and apply for up to £2000 towards learning a new skill

There’s more to discover on our website as well as all the pioneering developments and projects we have ongoing.

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 £25m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality

Our ambition is to make Bruntwood a truly diverse and inclusive place to work, reflective of the communities we live and work in. To help us to achieve this we encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled people, and those who are neurodiverse. Join us and you’ll be part of our journey to creating something even better, for our customers and ourselves. Should you wish your application to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme then indicate this on your application.