Store Designer / Planner
Posted 20/08/2024 by Howdens Joinery
Howdens Joinery are looking for a new Store Designer / Planner to join their busy Property team.
Working in the field you will take responsibility for producing and upholding high quality Interior/ space planning, design and construction co-ordination activities for up to 85 reformats and 30 new build stores (depots) each year across the UK and Ireland.
This is a full-time permanent position focussing on the Midlands and South of the UK. You will be based from one of our local sites with regular travel expected.
What will I be doing as a Store Designer / Planner?
- Producing high quality Interior/ space planning, 2D design and construction coordination for new & current sites
- Create high quality and accurate technical 2D drawings supporting the rollout of a minimum of 30 stores (depots) a year, 80-90 reformats and annually scheduled refurb programmes
- Engage Store (Depot), Area Managers and regional directors through their store fitout from concept to completion, leading on scoping meetings and design development
- Accountable for designing with Building control standards in mind and liaison with Local authorities
- Brief and manage any external design resources to design technical drawings accurately and within the tight timescales you dictate,
- Review designs submitted by external resource/ contractors with financial and commercial implications in mind.
- Work closely with Construction Project Managers and Property Acquisitions teams to honour timescales and budget expectations
What do I need to qualify for this role?
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a fast-paced retail business environment.
- Experienced on CAD/CAM software (AUTOCAD/SKETCHUP)
- Experience in creating high quality AutoCAD drawings
- Excellent spatial awareness, both in 2D layout and within the 3D environment
- Problem solving skills
- Strong and confident communicator
- Sound knowledge of regulations affecting: Health and Safety, DDA, CDM and Fire Regulations
- Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Pro and Photoshop
- Demonstrated experience of taking design projects from concept to completion
- UK driving licence required for nationwide travel
Desirable:
- Applicants educated to degree level in interior Architecture or Architectural Technician is advantageous
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary and annual company bonus
- Company Car
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Staff discount
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
About us:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply
We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we’re keen to hear from you.
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- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- Permanent
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- Job Reference:
- REF-3HM-OOMQJHC
- Job ID:
- 222196715
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