Interior Designer Project Leader - Aviation
3 days ago
City of London
Interior Design Project Leader | Aviation | London, UK A leading international architectural and interior design consultancy is seeking a dynamic Interior Design Project Leader to join its Aviation & Transportation studio in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead high-profile projects, collaborate with a motivated team, and expand professional expertise in a supportive and creative environment. About the Role The Interior Design Project Leader will: • Develop competitive fee structures reflecting project scopes., • Establish and manage project schedules, ensuring completion on time and within budget., • Anticipate, understand, and manage client expectations., • Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams, identifying strengths, providing stretch opportunities, and offering guidance., • Facilitate open dialogue regarding design and technical solutions., • Oversee selection of materials, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment., • Manage construction phase procedures and documentation, including shop drawings, submittals, requests for information, and addenda., • Develop and present appropriate technical solutions to project stakeholders., • Coordinate internal staff, external consultants, and other stakeholders for cohesive project delivery., • Attend and conduct presentations., • Explore and recognise new business opportunities through professional networks., • Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and increased project performance across all projects., • Develop effective project directives, outlines, projections, schedules, and strategies., • Oversee development and communication of project phasing., • Manage all facets of project production resulting in thorough project documentation., • Identify solutions and resolve technical challenges., • Apply appropriate industry standards and construction practices., • Understand, document, and resolve code-related design issues and regulatory requirements., • Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes., • Demonstrate and apply new methodologies, practices, codes, and products. Candidate Requirements • Degree in Interior Design or Architecture., • 10+ years of experience in commercial design, with aviation and/or hospitality experience strongly preferred., • Professional registration., • Strong design portfolio demonstrating conceptual design, space planning, and detailing skills., • Experience developing design schemes and coordinating design teams., • Commitment to quality assurance and quality control., • Proficiency in Revit and technical excellence., • Thorough understanding of how drawing sets are developed., • Knowledge of constructability and ability to support project design and budget., • Experience researching and documenting project-specific codes., • Experience managing a variety of consultants and contractors., • Interest in sustainable design., • Effective organisational and communication skills., • Strong attention to detail and flexible attitude., • Experience managing overall project fees and schedules., • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage client and team relationships., • Record of pursuing new projects through business development, marketing, and client satisfaction., • Confident presentation skills., • Willingness to travel as required. Benefits & Compensation • Private medical insurance: Full premium coverage for employees; dependents at group rate., • Dental benefits: Cashback for 80% of dentist fees, up to £400 per year., • Vision benefits: Cashback for 80% of glasses and contact lenses, up to £200 per year; eye test coverage up to £25 per year., • Smart Health services: 24/7 virtual GP, health checks, second opinion service, nutrition consultation, mental health support, and online fitness programs for employees and immediate family., • Additional health services: Discounted gym memberships, fast-track appointments, direct referral for physiotherapy, member portal, and discounts on health and wellness products., • Paid time off: 25 days PTO per year, prorated in the first calendar year., • Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day., • Sick time: Full income replacement for up to 12 weeks., • Salary increases: Evaluated annually with discretionary adjustments in the spring; eligibility begins in the first full calendar year., • Bonus program: Discretionary annual bonus based on performance, contribution, firm profitability, and adherence to company philosophy. Eligible in first full calendar year., • Pension: Workplace pension scheme with 4% contribution for eligible employees., • Income protection: 66% of base salary if unable to work due to illness or injury for 13 weeks or more., • Life assurance: Coverage of four times the employee’s annual base salary., • Transit allowance: Monthly stipend to offset commuting costs., • Professional development: Coverage for licensing/professional dues; support for RIBA Part 3 exams (£2,500 plus 5 additional paid study days)., • Learning opportunities: Year-round courses, webinars, podcasts, project-based learning, and peer interactions., • Employee referral program: £1,500 reward for successful referrals. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior interior design professional to lead impactful aviation projects while developing their career in a supportive, innovative, and creative environment. Applications are encouraged from experienced design leaders based in, or willing to relocate to, London.