Senior Interior​/FF&E Designer - Education

Senior Interior / FF&E Designer – Education Sector

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Scotland (Hybrid / Office-based)

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Full-time | Permanent

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Salary:
Competitive – based on experience

Due to a sustained increase in secured education projects
, Belle Unique Ltd is expanding the studio. Our continued growth reflects the trust placed in us by local authorities and main contractors
, and we’re now looking to strengthen the team with a Senior Interior / FF&E Designer who can confidently lead projects from concept through to delivery.

This is a senior role for someone experienced, assured, and comfortable taking ownership — not a support role, not a stepping-stone.

You’ll lead interior and FF&E design packages across education projects, working closely with main contractors, local authorities, architects, and consultants. You’ll be expected to present designs with confidence
, manage technical information accurately, and ensure design intent is fully carried through to construction.

• Lead interior and FF&E design projects across the education sector
• Take projects from concept through RIBA stages to Stage 5 delivery
• Develop strong, well-considered design concepts aligned with budgets and programme
• Produce detailed Revit models, layouts, FF&E schedules, and specifications
• Produce detailed technical drawings for bespoke furniture and fitted elements
• Prepare and issue Stage 5 coordinated drawings
  , aligned with architectural, M&E, and other consultant information
• Resolve clashes and coordination issues collaboratively with the wider design team
• Present designs clearly and confidently to clients, stakeholders, and end users
• Coordinate with architects, M&E consultants, contractors, and suppliers
• Prepare FF&E schedules for costing, procurement, and installation
• Attend design meetings, workshops, and site visits when required
• Maintain high design quality while working within tight timescales

You know your stuff — and you’re comfortable standing behind it.

Essential:

• Degree in Interior Design or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)
• Proven experience as a Senior Interior Designer / FF&E Designer
• Strong background in education projects (schools, colleges, universities)
• Highly confident presenting designs to clients and stakeholders
• Advanced working knowledge of Revit (non-negotiable)
• Experience producing detailed bespoke furniture drawings
• Experience delivering Stage 5 coordinated information
• Strong technical understanding of interiors, FF&E, and buildability
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a close-knit team

• Membership of a professional body (e.g.
  BIID, SBID
  , or similar)
• Experience working with main contractors and local authorities
• Strong understanding of RIBA work stages
• BIM Level 2 / coordinated model experience
• Enscape or similar visualisation tools
• Knowledge of procurement and installation processes

• Salary based on experience — we value capability, not job titles
• Opportunity to work on high-profile education projects
• Genuine autonomy and responsibility
• A growing, forward-thinking studio with high design standards
• Hybrid working options (role-dependent)
• Supportive, professional environment where good work is recognised

This role exists because the work is there. If you enjoy leading projects, coordinating properly, presenting with confidence, and seeing your designs built as intended
, you’ll fit right in. If you’re looking for something passive or purely conceptual, this won’t be the right match.

If you meet the criteria outlined above, please forward your CV (and portfolio, if available) to

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Due to the anticipated level of interest,
we will contact candidates who are selected to progress to the interview stage
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