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Fora Space

Flexible, hotel-style serviced offices

Senior Interior Designer

Interior DesignUpdated on Nov 11
ContractLondon, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong post-qualification experience within commercial office, workplace, or hospitality design.
  • Strong interior design capability and a refined understanding of materiality and design development.
  • Experience leading projects through RIBA Stages 0–7 and managing multiple projects concurrently.
  • Excellent technical and construction detailing knowledge, supported by a strong understanding of architectural, structural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination.
  • Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant statutory requirements.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating design iteration, concept development, interior design, and technical detailing.
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • A postgraduate degree in Architecture or Interior Design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architectural and interior design direction across new developments, refurbishments, portfolio interventions, and workplace fit-outs.
  • Create concepts, space plans, layouts, and material approaches that translate Fora’s design principles into individual spaces.
  • Balance design quality with operational requirements, sustainability goals, budget considerations, and relevant data.
  • Provide clarity and direction to multidisciplinary teams, coordinating different perspectives while protecting the overall design vision.
  • Bring a design perspective to potential acquisitions, helping assess how new buildings could work for Fora and its members.
  • Work with Real Estate and Development on site visits, building analysis, feasibility studies, and due diligence.
  • Develop and review space plans to test opportunities, constraints, and key metrics.
  • Turn early-stage analysis into clear design recommendations that inform investment decisions.
  • Lead design through RIBA Stages 0–7, from strategic definition and early concepts through technical development, construction, and in-use evaluation.
  • Oversee presentations, drawing packages, specifications, technical detailing, and stage reporting while maintaining quality standards.
  • Represent Fora in meetings with external architects, designers, engineers, cost consultants, and contractors, reviewing their work to safeguard design intent.
  • Stay connected to on-site delivery, resolving design queries and working with Development, project teams, and FF&E colleagues to realize the design vision.
  • Help develop and evolve Fora’s Design Principles, applying them consistently while allowing for innovation and fresh ideas.
  • Champion quality, user experience, and sustainability throughout the design process.
  • Use post-occupancy performance and data to understand how spaces are working and translate findings into future design improvements.
  • Contribute to the continued development of Fora’s Autodesk Revit BIM environment and support colleagues through day-to-day design guidance.

Desired Qualifications

  • ARB registration.
  • Experience working client-side or extensively with end users.
  • Understanding of FF&E procurement and specification.
  • Knowledge of sustainability certifications such as BREEAM and WELL.
  • Proficiency in relevant visualisation software.

About the Company

Fora Space

Flexible, hotel-style serviced offices

Fora Space provides professional, flexible workspaces in Central London and Reading, blending co-working, serviced offices, and hospitality to create a hotel-like, private-members club experience. Its spaces include private offices, hot desks, and meeting areas designed for freelancers up to international enterprises. Members access a seamless environment where design, hospitality, and services support productivity, collaboration, and inspiration. The company differentiates itself with high-end, hospitality-style service and a focus on architecture and design to create productive work environments, rather than just desks. The goal is to help people unlock their best work, regardless of company size, by offering beautiful spaces that combine flexible layouts, community, and professional amenities.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2015

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