Design Assistant

Design Assistant

McLennan Architecture and Interiors is part of Morris & Spottiswood Ltd, a leading provider of fitout, housing, maintenance and M&E services to the retail, banking, commercial, education, housing and healthcare sectors across Scotland and North West /West of England. Our offices are based in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Warrington and Leeds. Join our in‑house design team in delivering design activities across our National Frameworks, Finance Sector and other architectural/design projects.

• Engage in all design stages within the company’s scope of service, working closely with Design Directors and other design team staff.
• Support the design and delivery of new and renovated spaces across financial, public sector, office and workspace sectors.
• Assist with initial concept design, detailed development stage, statutory applications and site delivery phase.
• Contribute to design excellence in sustainability and health and safety, mitigating design risks.
• Support the Design Director and design team in delivering projects across all RIBA stages, including on‑site delivery.
• Contribute to concept and developed design for new‑build and interior projects, including architectural details, temporary works and space planning.
• Undertake research, precedent studies and feasibility support, staying aware of current design and architecture trends.
• Translate client briefs into clear design proposals, producing idea boards/presentations and aligning outputs with relevant Design Guides.
• Produce sketches, drawings and plans using Revit/AutoCAD and create visualisations such as Enscape.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants/contractors, supporting programmes, compliance (planning/building regulations, health & safety) and site observations.
• Maintain commercial awareness by delivering tasks efficiently, accurately and in line with project budgets.
• Maintain departmental documentation accurate and up to date, and take on additional duties as required.
• Learn from senior colleagues, communicate clearly, support client liaison and demonstrate professional behaviours.
• Commit to continuous learning and improvement, showing enthusiasm, integrity and openness to feedback.

• Graduate qualification in Interior Architecture or Architecture (Part 1 or Part
  2).
• Ability to commute to the Warrington / Glasgow office depending on your location.
• Working knowledge of UK Planning and Building Regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch Up and Enscape (preferred).

Standard business hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday-Thursday and 8 am to 4 pm on Friday (1 hr lunch break each day). We have adopted a hybrid working model, with flexibility to work from the office (Warrington or home) or a mixture of both. The role involves visiting live site environments to review design delivery and ensure compliance with proposed specifications.

• Competitive salary (DOE) + Car Allowance.
• Healthcare benefits.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• 33 days annual holiday (including public holidays) and an extra half‑day paid holiday on your birthday.

McLennan Architecture and Interiors is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce as a key to innovation and creativity.