Technical Designer – Hybrid Office Interiors (London)

Soul Spaces; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Soul Spaces in London is seeking an experienced Technical Designer on a four-month contract. You will develop design concepts into buildable technical drawings, interfacing with the design and delivery teams to drive projects from drawing board to on-site reality.

Working across the office, home and live project sites, you will produce GA drawings, coordinate M&E details, conduct site surveys and manage drawing revision control to keep programs on track.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Technical Designer, Technical Design or Interior Design Technician role.
• Experience delivering technical drawing packages for commercial interiors or office fit-out projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to produce accurate, well-coordinated technical drawings.
• A good understanding of construction detailing, building materials, finishes, joinery and interior specifications.
• Experience coordinating M&E information and working with contractors, subcontractors and consultants.
• The ability to read and interpret architectural, structural and building services drawings.
• Experience carrying out site surveys and resolving technical queries during construction.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and drawing revision management.
• The confidence to work autonomously, communicate clearly and deliver to tight deadlines.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to hit the ground running.
• Experience with Revit, SketchUp or other relevant design software would be beneficial, but strong technical drawing and delivery skills are the priority.

Responsibilities

• Develop workplace design concepts into detailed, accurate and buildable technical drawings.
• Produce general arrangement (GA), setting-out, partition, ceiling, joinery and finishes drawings.
• Prepare detailed plans, elevations, sections and construction details as required.
• Develop bespoke joinery and interior detailing, ensuring designs are practical, coordinated and suitable for construction.
• Translate design intent into clear technical information that can be understood and implemented by contractors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical (M&E) information, consultant drawings and subcontractor details into the overall design package.
• Identify and resolve design clashes, inconsistencies and technical issues before information is issued.
• Work closely with the design and project delivery teams to ensure technical solutions align with the design intent, project scope and budget.
• Review technical information and flag potential buildability, specification or coordination issues.
• Liaise with external consultants, suppliers and contractors to obtain the information needed to progress the design.
• Carry out site surveys and measured checks to verify existing conditions and inform the design.
• Attend live sites as required to support technical coordination and resolve queries.
• Respond to site queries and requests for information, working collaboratively with the project delivery team to find practical solutions.
• Review site conditions and communicate any discrepancies between drawings and the actual build.
• Support the smooth transition from design development through to tender, construction and installation.
• Prepare and issue coordinated tender and construction drawing packages in line with project programmes.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision histories and document control processes.
• Ensure drawings are clearly annotated, appropriately detailed and issued to the correct parties.
• Manage competing deadlines across multiple workstreams, prioritising deliverables to keep projects moving.
• Communicate progress, outstanding information and potential delays to the wider team.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Technical drawing

Coordination

Site surveys

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Soul Spaces in London is seeking an experienced Technical Designer on a four-month contract. You will develop design concepts into buildable technical drawings, interfacing with the design and delivery teams to drive projects from drawing board to on-site reality.

Working across the office, home and live project sites, you will produce GA drawings, coordinate M&E details, conduct site surveys and manage drawing revision control to keep programs on track.