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Pinnacle is a leading specialist in educational space design, FFE, and fit-out. With over 15 years of consistent growth, we transform learning environments through thoughtful, creative, and purpose-driven design.聽聽
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking company. Our team values growth and continuous learning, believing in "Make every day a school day," where every day, we exercise our curiosity to learn, improve, and expand our skills and perspectives. We embrace the goal to "Deliver the difference" by providing impactful designs that genuinely enhance educational spaces.聽
Creativity is at the heart of what we do, embodying our belief to "Make creativity count." Everyone is free to explore, to design better ways of doing things, and to come up with something new. And as a team, we "Work together" closely to support each other, fostering an environment where what each of us does enables others to thrive. We also prioritize a positive work environment, offering perks like lunches and event days.聽
Join us and be part of a close-knit, passionate team that鈥檚 shaping the future of educational design.聽
About the Role
About the Role:聽
We鈥檙e looking for a skilled and motivated FFE Design Consultant to take ownership of FFE Consultancy projects, though RIBA stage 2-4. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless delivery while maintaining design integrity and client satisfaction, driving innovative yet commercially viable furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) design.
Key Responsibilities:聽
- Lead design projects independently, through RIBA stage 2-4.
- Oversee project design, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Lead client meetings and ensure collaborative engagement with the end-user and provide confidence to the contractor.
- Lead ISO 19650 standards such as overseeing compliance with BEP, DEIRs and productions of TIDPs etc.
- Provide guidance and support to junior designers on assigned projects.
- Maintain commercial awareness, making informed design decisions based on cost implications.
- Ensure efficient project delivery within the agreed consultancy fee structure.
- Proactively manage project communications, ensuring clients remain informed and engaged.
- Manage resource allocation on projects and oversee project plans.
- Ensure compliance with design standards and client requirements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)聽
- Effective project leadership and execution.
- Client satisfaction and relationship management.
- Timeliness and quality of project deliverables.
- Effective team collaboration.
Location: Wales, Scotland (Dunfermline area), Manchester聽
If you鈥檙e ready to bring your design expertise and passion to a growing, purpose-driven team, we鈥檇 love to hear from you!
Benefits
路聽聽聽聽聽聽22 days holiday plus loyalty scheme and option to buy or sell holiday
路聽聽聽聽聽聽MediCash
路聽聽聽聽聽聽Salary sacrifice pension
路聽聽聽聽聽聽Electric vehicle salary sacrifice
路聽聽聽聽聽聽Finish early Friday鈥檚
路聽聽聽聽聽聽Company events
路聽聽聽聽聽聽Company Profit Share Bonus Scheme.
Requirements
Essential Skills and Experience:聽
- Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline
- Strong experience聽in FFE design for educational or commercial environments
- Experience of Department for Education frameworks and process
- Desirable experience in ALN/SEND/ASN design
- Proven ability to manage and lead design projects independently
- Familiarity with FFE design compliance standards and project coordination
- Confident communicator with excellent presentation skills
- Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver
- Eagerness to grow, mentor others, and contribute to a team-first culture
