At a glance
- Location
- London · Unispace - London
About the role
- As Senior Consultant, FF&E in our London studio, you will lead the delivery of world-class furniture solutions across the region.
- You will be the FF&E expert on our projects, making sure every furniture package is commercially sound, delivered to a high standard and true to the client’s brand, while mentoring junior consultants and helping shape how our FF&E team works.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of detailed furniture schedules from drawings, design proposals and project briefs.
- Give clients expert, proactive guidance on furniture solutions that meet project requirements, budgets, lead times and sustainability goals.
- Act as a senior point of contact in client meetings, workshops and presentations, giving clients clarity and confidence in the FF&E direction.
- Own FF&E costing, commercial proposals and value engineering to make sure projects are profitable and accurately priced.
- Support procurement, negotiation and vendor selection to get the best value and performance for each project.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and project stakeholders to support quality and commercial outcomes.
- Oversee compliance with project specifications, standards and installation quality through site visits and coordination.
- Give senior input on project resourcing, timelines and risk management.
- Embed best practice, efficient processes and technology across FF&E workflows.
- Coach and support junior team members, and share knowledge to build the team’s capability.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in commercial furniture, FF&E design and/or furniture installation in workplace or commercial environments.
- Deep familiarity with specifying commercial furniture products, systems and manufacturers.
- Proven commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with experience managing fees, proposals and vendor agreements.
- A strong understanding of drawings, specifications and installation operations.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, presentation and communication skills.
- Experience mentoring or supporting others and contributing to team development.
- A qualification in a design, procurement or business discipline.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in a furniture dealership, manufacturer or workplace design & build environment (highly advantageous).
- Proficiency in design tools, desktop publishing and CAD software (preferred).
- Additional languages are an advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous benefits package
- Pension
- Paid holiday leave
- Travel opportunities across our global offices
- Extensive rewards and recognition
- Career development
- Focus on well-being
Skills
- CAD
- FF&E Design
