Senior Interior Designer

White lines Design Studio; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

White lines Design Studio is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead end-to-end design, estimation, BOQ preparation, costing, contractor coordination, billing and project commercial management of assigned interior projects. The role integrates Design, Site, Purchase and Accounts teams to meet approved design, quality, budget and timeline.

You will develop concepts, space planning, prepare BOQs, estimates and variations, coordinate with clients and contractors, and ensure documentation, cost

Qualifications

• Proven experience in interior design and execution drawings.
• Expertise in BOQ, estimation and costing.
• Experience coordinating contractors and site activities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and SketchUp for design development.

Responsibilities

• Design & design development: develop concepts, space planning and execution drawings; review junior work.
• BOQ Preparation: prepare item-wise BOQs and specifications for trades.
• Estimation & Costing: prepare estimates, rate analyses and cost sheets; review quotations.
• Client Coordination: present designs, budgets and variations; obtain approvals.
• Contractor Management: coordinate schedules, monitor progress and quality.
• Contractor Billing: verify measurements and variations; support final bills.
• Client Billing: prepare/verify measurement sheets and progress billing with Accounts.
• Site Coordination: conduct site visits, resolve queries and ensure adherence to drawings.
• Material & Purchase Coordination: align specs, quantities and supplier quotes with Purchase.
• Team Management: guide designers and interns; monitor deadlines.
• Project Documentation: maintain drawings, cost sheets and revision records.

Skills

Interior design knowledge

BOQ estimation & costing

Contractor management & site coord.

Leadership

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Excel

Job description

The Senior Interior Designer is responsible for end-to-end design, estimation, BOQ preparation, costing, contractor coordination, billing and project commercial management of assigned interior projects. The role connects the Design, Site,Purchase and Accounts/Commercial teams and ensures projects meet approved design, quality, budget and timeline requirements.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design & Design Development:Develop concepts, space planning, presentations, material palettes and detailed execution drawings; review drawings prepared by junior team members.
• BOQ Preparation:Prepare accurate item-wise BOQs, quantities and specifications for civil, carpentry, ceiling, flooring, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, furniture and other works.
• Estimation & Costing:Prepare project estimates, rate analysis and cost sheets; compare quotations; identify cost-saving
• Client Coordination:Present designs, BOQs, estimates and variations; obtain approvals; explain cost implications; maintain records of approved changes.
• Contractor Management:Brief contractors, coordinate schedules, monitor progress and quality, verify scope, identify deviations, and coordinate rectification.
• Contractor Billing:Verify site measurements, completed quantities, approved rates, variations, RA bills and final bills before forwarding for payment processing.
• Client Billing:Prepare/verify measurement sheets, variation statements and progress/final billing in coordination with Accounts.
• Site Coordination:Conduct site visits, resolve technical/design queries, coordinate trades, monitor progress and ensure execution follows approved drawings.
• Material & Purchase Coordination:Coordinate specifications, quantities, samples, quotations, availability and approved alternatives with the Purchase Team.
• Team Management:Guide Interior Designers, Junior Designers and Interns; allocate tasks, review work, train team members and monitor deadlines.
• Project Documentation:Maintain drawings, BOQs, cost sheets, quotations, approvals, variations, measurements, bills,site instructions and revision records.

3. COMMERCIAL CONTROL

• Identify and report cost overruns, scope changes, additional works, quantity variations, material price changes and contractor claims.
• Ensure additional/unapproved work is properly documented and approved as per company procedure before execution or billing.

4. DAILY REPORTING

• Update project progress, drawings, BOQ/costing, client discussions, site visits, contractor progress, material requirements and billing status.
• Track pending approvals, variations, commercial issues and delays.
• Report critical issues to management and plan next-day priorities.
• Design quality and technical accuracy.
• BOQ and quantity accuracy.
• Costing accuracy and project cost control.
• Accuracy and timely verification of contractor/client billing.
• Contractor performance, quality and progress.
• Timely completion of drawings, BOQs and commercial deliverables.
• Variation and scope-change control.
• Client satisfaction and communication.
• Documentation quality and revision control.
• Project profitability and ownership.

6. REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Strong knowledge of interior design, execution drawings, materials and construction methods.
• Advanced understanding of BOQ preparation, estimation, costing, rate analysis and billing.
• Experience in contractor management, site coordination and measurement verification.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp/3D software, Excel/MS Office and relevant design tools.
• Strong communication, negotiation, leadership, problem-solving and attention to detail.

7. AUTHORITY & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Coordinate day-to-day requirements with designers, site supervisors, contractors, vendors and purchase teams.
• Major design changes, commercial commitments, rate changes, discounts, additional costs and final settlements require management approval.
• Responsible for accuracy of BOQs, estimates, measurements and billing recommendations for assigned projects.

8. IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate should think like a designer but work like a project and commercial owner. They must be capable of managing the complete cycle of a project—from design and documentation to costing, contractor coordination, billing and final commercial closure.