Senior Interior Designer in Emsworth

A technically focused role for a confident designer who can lead education projects independently, combining strong design ability with Revit, BIM, and compliance-led delivery. This design-led consultancy specialises in technically robust interior, FF&E, and workflow planning solutions for education and commercial projects across the UK. The practice is recognised for its deep understanding of DfE requirements, BIM-led delivery, and its ability to translate design intent into compliant, buildable, and well-coordinated solutions. Operating as part of wider consultant teams, the studio places strong emphasis on technical accuracy, accountability, and independent project leadership.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and delivery of interior and FF&E packages for education-led projects
• Take full responsibility for assigned projects, managing design outputs from concept through to tender and delivery
• Produce compliant layouts aligned with the DfE Output Specification and relevant Building Bulletins
• Design classrooms, specialist teaching spaces, staff areas, and learning environments with a strong focus on workflow planning
• Develop detailed room layouts, elevations, schedules, and specifications using Revit and AutoCAD
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing meetings, queries, and design coordination
• Work independently as project lead, coordinating inputs from architects, M&E engineers, and specialist consultants
• Deliver BIM outputs, ensuring models, drawings, and data are fully coordinated
• Create, manage, and issue COBie-compliant data
• Support procurement stages with accurate, contractor-ready schedules and specifications
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and occasional site visits

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a technically focused Interior Designer within education or commercial sectors
• Essential experience working across RIBA Stages 2-5
• Working knowledge of the DfE Output Specification and education workflow planning
• High proficiency in Revit, with strong understanding of BIM processes and coordinated model delivery
• Experience producing and managing COBie data
• Ability to work independently, taking ownership of projects and design decisions
• Confident client-facing skills, with experience leading meetings and managing relationships
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, compliance-led approach to design

What you get back

• Salary up to £45,000
• A sociable, close-knit team environment
• High levels of autonomy and trust in your technical expertise
• Opportunity to independently lead education-focused interior projects

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If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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