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Finding Engineering Talent Across The UK, EMEA & US - Specialising in Defence

Job Title: Workplace Design Standards Manager (Contract)

Location: Any major UK hub outside London – preferred hubs include Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow, or Newcastle

Security Clearance: BPSS

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced workplace design professional to take on a strategic, high-impact role ensuring design excellence across a large portfolio of workplace and customer-facing spaces. This is not a hands-on design role — instead, you will be the driving force behind design assurance, compliance, and innovation for hundreds of concurrent projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

Overseeing design assurance across up to 300 simultaneous projects
Developing, implementing, and evolving workplace design and technical property standards
Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accessibility requirements (e.g., BS8300)
Advising on sustainable, inclusive, and efficient workspace solutions
Providing strategic input across all RIBA stages
Conducting post-occupancy evaluations and promoting continuous improvement
Collaborating closely with internal teams, senior stakeholders, and external contractors
Assessing the costs, logistics, and practicalities of office design proposals

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in architecture or interior design, ideally in commercial or retail sectors
Strong knowledge of workplace design for large, complex estates
Solid understanding of inclusive design and accessibility
Confident in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and presenting to large audiences
Skilled in writing, reviewing, and evolving design standards
Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and RIBA processes
Degree or Master’s in Architecture or Interior Design
RIBA membership (or working towards)
Experience in large estates such as healthcare or education

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to shape the design quality of workspaces across a major national portfolio. You’ll work in a role with visibility at senior levels, a diverse set of projects, and the chance to influence design outcomes that directly affect thousands of users. If you thrive on variety, enjoy working strategically, and can balance design vision with practical delivery, this contract offers both challenge and reward.

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