Senior Workplace Designer – Lead Projects & Mentorship

Canvas Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

The interiors team is a distinctive division that collaborates closely with the architects, while also delivering a significant number of projects independently. They have built a reputation for genuinely investing in their people, which is reflected in consistently strong staff retention.

Their work is focused on creative workplace projects across broadcasters, charities, and media agencies. Projects are strategy-led, often integrating new technologies, with a clear emphasis on sustainability and long-term performance.

The Opportunity

You will lead multiple workplace projects across a range of RIBA stages, bringing a confident and efficient approach to delivery. This is a role that requires both design clarity and pace, with the ability to manage several moving parts at once.

Working closely with interior designers, project managers, architects, technicians, and BIM leads, you will help ensure projects are delivered smoothly and to a high standard. You will present concepts to clients and internal stakeholders, build strong relationships, and play an active role in mentoring more junior team members.

Alongside design leadership, you will oversee materials, schedules, and technical detailing, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with sustainable design principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workplace interiors from concept through to completion across all RIBA stages
• Take ownership of client briefs, helping shape workplace strategy, test-fit layouts, and spatial planning responses
• Run and contribute to client workshops, including briefing sessions, stakeholder engagement, and design presentations
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and wider project teams to deliver cohesive outcomes
• Drive detailed design, including finishes, FF&E, joinery, and full technical documentation
• Produce and review drawing packages, ensuring accuracy, buildability, and compliance with regulations
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and internal resourcing in line with programme requirements
• Support cost planning by aligning design intent with budgets, value engineering where required without compromising quality
• Oversee procurement processes, liaising with suppliers and contractors to ensure design intent is maintained through delivery
• Work confidently in Revit
• Apply sustainable design principles, including frameworks such as WELL and LEED
• Present to clients, manage relationships, and act as a key day-to-day contact throughout project lifecycles
• Mentor and support junior team members, reviewing work and contributing to their development
• Contribute to internal design reviews, helping to maintain quality and consistency across the studio
• Support business development activity where required, including pitch work and proposal input