Senior/Lead Interiors Role - Cultural Projects

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-led architecture studio seeks a Lead Interiors designer for a significant cultural project in the Middle East. This senior role includes shaping the interior architecture of major public buildings, with opportunities for leadership and collaboration within a dynamic team. Benefits include flexible working and a competitive salary, suitable for candidates with strong technical skills and relevant experience.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in cultural or public projects.
• Excellent knowledge of RIBA work stages.
• Middle East project experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interior scope on a landmark cultural project.
• Develop technical drawings and tender packages through RIBA stages 3–5.
• Support and mentor junior designers.

Skills

Technical delivery skills

Revit

Rhino

Design quality

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

A respected, design-led architecture studio is looking for a Lead Interiors role to join their London team and take ownership of a significant cultural project based in the Middle East. This is a chance to work on a major public building – such as a museum or performance venue – from concept through to delivery.

You'll play a central role in shaping the interior architecture, working closely with senior team members, consultants, and clients to ensure design quality is carried through every stage.

The role includes:

• Leading the interior scope on a landmark cultural project
• Developing technical drawings, tender packages, and documentation through RIBA stages 3–5
• Coordinating with architects, consultants, and client-side teams across offices
• Contributing to spatial strategy, material research, and interior detailing
• Supporting and mentoring more junior designers within the team

What we’re looking for:

• At least 6 years of experience, ideally within cultural, public or complex commercial projects
• Strong technical delivery skills, with excellent knowledge of RIBA work stages
• Confident using Revit and Rhino
• Middle East or KSA project experience would be beneficial
• Right to work in the UK or EU
• Available to start quickly or with short notice

Why this role?

This is a senior opportunity within a team that values collaboration, design rigour, and cultural relevance.

The studio offers flexible working, a competitive salary, and the chance to lead interiors on a project with real international significance.

If this sounds like the kind of role you’re looking for, get in touch to find out more or apply with your CV and portfolio.