Workplace Design Manager EMEA-12 Month Contract

Bloomberg L.P.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in financial information is seeking a Workplace Design Manager for a 12-month contract in London. You will support design management activities across the EMEA region and collaborate with top-tier architectural practices. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in design and project management, along with a degree in architecture or interior design. This position offers unique opportunities to work on high-profile projects and innovate workplace environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience as a qualified architect/interior architect.
• Proven experience in workplace design.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support all design management activities within the EMEA region.
• Collaborate with the Global Design Team to develop and implement design standards.
• Monitor and track progress relating to project design schedule and budget.

Skills

Architectural and interior design standards

Vendor management

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Job description

Workplace Design Manager EMEA-12 Month Contract

Location

London

Business Area

Workplace Operations and Supply Chain

Ref #

10047084

Description & Requirements

Bloomberg is a global leader in business and financial information, news and insight. We use innovative technology to deliver trusted data and bring transparency to the financial markets. Our customers around the globe rely on us for the information and tools they need to make critical investment decisions and remain connected across all sides of the financial community. To ensure the best experience for our 20,000+ employees across 176 offices globally, we provide the spaces and systems that allow our teams to work together with agility, productivity and collaboration, no matter where they are!

Our Global Design team is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Project Architect/Senior Interior Designer/Workplace Design Lead/Design Manager for a 12 month contract position based in London, with responsibilities spanning the EMEA region.

This is a unique client-side opportunity to work both in and on some of the most distinctive office fit-outs in the world, as part of our highly specialized in-house design team. You’ll collaborate with top-tier architectural practices and partner closely with our capital projects and facilities management teams to deliver exceptional workplace environments — all within a truly global organization.

This role offers the rare chance to gain one‑of‑a‑kind client‑side experience, contributing to exciting, high‑profile projects within a dynamic international team. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of Bloomberg’s workplace design, helping ensure it continues to set the standard for innovation, functionality, and excellence.

We’ll trust you to:

• Support all design management activities within the EMEA region – working across capital & facilities projects as well as internal standards development & continuous improvement.
• Maintain a high standard for the quality, functionality and look and feel of all Bloomberg environments
• Collaborate with our internal Global Design Team to develop and implement our design standards, ensuring continuous innovation.
• Implement and uphold Bloomberg Standards, Processes and Procedures relevant to project planning.
• Monitor and track progress relating to project design schedule and budget.
• Ensure all projects consistently deliver brief, space planning, and designs which adhere to Bloomberg Standards, local code, real estate strategies and end‑user requirements.
• Log, review and make recommendations with regards to project design variations
• Take the lead on managing the external workplace designer in planning and delivering design projects in accordance with our quality standards and project specific requirements
• Track project timelines and budgets, ensuring alignment to project plans.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and external vendors and ensure internal comments have been addressed.
• Travel within the EMEA region as required

You need to have:

• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience as a qualified architect/interior architect or architectural design background.
• Client‑side experience not necessary but welcomed
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience in workplace design and project management.
• Strong understanding of architectural and interior design standards.
• Excellent vendor management skills.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
• Superior organization skills, resilience and ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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