Assistant Interior Designer - Waverley Court

Assistant Interior Designer – Sustainable Construction Delivery Team

Location:

Waverley Court

Salary: £39,129 - £46,023

Hours:

36 per week, 52 weeks

The Council is looking to recruit a dynamic, client-focused, personable and technically strong Assistant Interior Designer with previous people, design, project and contract management experience. You will be part of a growing team of Interior Designers within the in‑house multi‑discipline design service for the Council.

CEC is leading the way for public sector in the adoption of low and zero carbon technologies. CEC have adopted Passiv Haus as the default standard for all its new build projects and are developing a carbon‑focussed approach for the large number of up‑and‑coming Retro Fit refurbishment projects. This leads to a portfolio of interesting and market‑leading projects requiring high levels of technical understanding.

You should have a design qualification and hold or be working towards a membership of a related professional body. Applicants should have extensive post‑qualification experience and a proven track record in the delivery of complex, and innovative programmes of work in new build and existing operational buildings. Also, a proven ability to successfully work with a team of professional designers and project managers, both internal and external.

A key function will be to manage client and user expectations within the limits of the financial allocation of project programmes. It is expected you will have post‑qualification experience in design and project/contract management, as well as experience of working as part of a professional design team. Experience and a working knowledge in Revit, Revit Family Creation, COBie Data, MS Office, AutoCAD, alongside other related software packages is essential.

You are also required to have some understanding and experience of Passive Haus design for new buildings and Ener Phit retrofit design in existing and operational buildings. Experience with in the field of design for Educational buildings would also be of benefit.

You should have great communication skills both written and spoken and be able to present well as a representative of the Council. You will be confident in leading consultation sessions with stakeholders and client groups and have a diplomatic and considered approach in your presentation style.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently under‑represented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience.

Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

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As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours The City of Edinburgh Council.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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