Interior Designer in Plymouth

Job description

Interior Designer

Location: Plymouth (Head Office)

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: Circa £30,000 DOE

About the Role: We’re working with a leading design and build contractor who are seeking a creative and detail-driven Interior Designer to join their Sales and Design team in Plymouth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented designer to bring functional, inclusive, and aesthetically striking environments to life. You’ll work closely with clients, end users, and internal teams to develop spaces that are both visually inspiring and fully compliant with regulatory and accessibility standards.

The role will involve taking projects from concept through to completion — from feasibility assessments and 3D visualisations to overseeing installations and handovers.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and end users to define design briefs and specific requirements.
• Conduct site visits and feasibility assessments to evaluate spatial potential.
• Produce mood boards, schematic plans, and 2D/3D layouts reflecting universal design principles.
• Ensure full compliance with UK building codes and standards including accessibility (Part M), fire safety (BS 9999), and Health & Safety regulations.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, contractors, and suppliers on all design aspects.
• Specify materials, furnishings, and finishes to suit each project’s needs and budget.
• Prepare design cost estimates, timelines, and project documentation.
• Oversee installation phases and carry out final walkthroughs to ensure quality standards.
• Keep up to date with design trends, sustainability practices, and biophilic design principles.

Requirements:

• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UK building regulations and accessibility standards.
• Experience in commercial or educational interior design is highly desirable.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Creative, innovative, and detail-oriented.
• Strong understanding of inclusive and sustainable design principles.
• Proficient in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or Enscape.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple projects to tight deadlines.
• Empathetic, adaptable, and sensitive to diverse user needs.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and building compliance requirements.

Additional Information:

• Salary circa £30,000 depending on experience
• Company discretionary bonus scheme
• Monday – Friday 42.5 hours per week
• 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• 2 days paid volunteering leave
• Private Healthcare
• Free on site parking

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

26-10-2025

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English