Architectural (Commercial) Designer

The Role:
A delivery-focused Architectural Designer role within a commercial interiors contractor, supporting projects from technical design through to completion on site.

This position is firmly centred on the detail, coordination and buildability side of design - producing robust drawing packages, ensuring compliance, and working closely with delivery teams to bring schemes to life.

Alongside this, there is also involvement in smaller Design & Build pitches, supporting and presenting design solutions as part of the work-winning process.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Design & Delivery

• Develop and coordinate design solutions across RIBA Stages 2 5
• Produce and manage detailed construction drawing packages
• Ensure designs are fully coordinated, compliant and buildable
• Work closely with project and site teams to ensure successful delivery on site
• Monitor design implementation to maintain quality and consistency

Client & Pitch Involvement

• Attend and contribute to client meetings and presentations
• Support and occasionally lead smaller D&B pitches
• Translate client requirements into clear, deliverable design solutions
• Present ideas confidently, with a strong understanding of buildability and cost

Coordination & Compliance

• Coordinate with consultants, suppliers and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and CDM requirements
• Support continuous improvement of design standards and internal processes

About You:

• Fully qualified Architect (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years minimum experience within commercial interiors / workplace sector
• Strong technical ability with a track record of delivering construction-ready information
• Experience working within a contractor or Design & Build environment
• Experienced in pitching / presenting design solutions
• Commercially aware with a clear understanding of buildability and delivery constraints
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with both clients and site teams

Software:

• AutoCAD high proficiency (essential)
• Revit high proficiency (essential)
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Hand sketching (beneficial)

What this role offers:

• A delivery-led design role with real involvement on site
• Exposure to projects from design through to completion
• Opportunity to gain pitch and client-facing experience
• A position where technical capability is genuinely valued
• Strong collaboration across design, pre-con and delivery teams

This will suit someone who:

• Enjoys the technical and build side of design
• Takes pride in producing clear, accurate, buildable drawings
• Wants to stay close to delivery and construction
• But also values some exposure to clients and work-winning