Space Planner and Interior Designer (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Introduction BA Personnel is a trusted Executive Principal Talent Specialist Company with a proven track record in identifying, attracting, and securing exceptional talent for niche, specialist, and leadership appointments across South Africa and international markets. Leveraging deep industry expertise, extensive executive networks, and a consultative search methodology, we deliver strategically aligned talent solutions that enable organisations to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Our reputation is founded on representing high-calibre professionals who possess the leadership capability, technical expertise, and commercial acumen to create lasting business value..

We are seeking a highly experience Space Planner and Interior Designer to oversee the strategic planning and design of all the company's  real-estate nationwide.

 

Duties & Responsibilities Space Projections:

Quarterly / bi-yearly meetings with Company heads (for relevant space allocated. Ramp up projections on growth projections and required space to meet the relevant needs. Tracking, maintaining and flagging growth throughout their portfolio Blocking and stacking when required to resolve any unexpected growth.

 

Design:

Taking and interpreting of the brief from the client (with the assigned project manager) Presenting conceptual layout, design & 3D’s(Revit work) and preparing of PowerPoint presentations where required Detailed design and working drawings for project hand over (Shop fitting, finishes, detailed drawings, demolition etc) Sourcing materials, products and furniture and specifying Dealing with suppliers when sourcing or designing new Design input and co-collaboration with Project team throughout project process – revisions, changes, site meetings, contractor meetings, development meetings, regular site inspections, problem solving etc Final snagging on design items Client follow up / project review with client after hand over. Assisting incoming external tenants with design, costing and setup in their new space.

 

Project Management on moves:

Costing of projects Review & sign off of all Junior costs and layouts Site review and pre move walks to ensure what is on plan is as per drawings Regional site visits for bigger projects. Move documentations to be compiled and communicated in times provided Move communications to move co-ordinator Liaising, discussion and planning relevant move with contractors (move planning and schedule) Site snagging (to assist Jr’s where required) Site visits to regional buildings for bigger projects. Managing Junior workload, quality of work and accuracy of output Change management Financial management Managing up to 10 trades per move or project. Liaising with regional building coordinators when moves take place.

 

Admin:

Compiling costs based on quote Managing jobcard SLA’s logged on Planon Managing filing in OneDrive to comprise of all relevant documentation for each reference number i.e. approvals, quotes, invoices etc. Managing incoming requests for stock and processing orders when required Managing teams OneDrive filing to comprise of all relevant documentation for each RFC Coordinating any invoice queries from Project admin Coordinating any order number queries Monthly & bi-annual documentation for business – growth reflections, occupied workstations, patterns of growth per business, etc Managing and delegating workload between Space planning team. Occupied workstation report Advising on change to charge outs following moves Conducting and providing support doing ergonomic assessments for all company staff. Update and communicate all cost center changes after moves. Update all changes on Live drawings after moves. Scoping of existing tenant offices to assess furniture stock for relocation purposes.

 

Branding and signage:

Taking and interpreting of the brief from the client for branding and signage projects. Liaising with suppliers and contractors. Obtaining quotes. Site visits with suppliers prior to installations

Desired Experience & Qualification

Relevant qualification in interior Design & Space Planning Minimum of 5 years’ experience in space planning Minimum of 3 years in interior designing Minimum of 2 years’ experience in project management

 

Technical Skills or Knowledge

AutoCAD Revit

Interested? Disclaimer

By applying for this role, you consent to having your relevant qualifications and or accreditation verified and confirm that you meet the competency requirements. You further consent to the relevant information being verified by a BA Personnel staff member. We would like to thank you for your application and if you have not received a response within two weeks would like to advise that your application was not successful.

We do look forward to being of service to you in the near future. 

We look forward to receiving applications from candidates that fully meet the requirements of the spec