Architectural Retail Project Runner /Designer


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£38,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nottingham, NG1 1DE
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Are you interested in an exciting, varied role, where you will be out meeting clients, scoping jobs, cad designing and seeing through to completion?You will be joining an award-winning, RIBA chartered practice that has operated across 5 offices for over 100 years. During their tenure, they have built up an outstanding reputation for creative design and high-quality implementation of master plans, individual buildings and interiors.

Due to an increase in work load, they are looking for an experienced member of staff to join their retail fit-out team. In your new role, you will be working on a variety of retail refurbishment projects from start to finish.

Attend and lead meetings with clients and subcontractors

Advise on building regulations - (Fire Regs and DDA)

Attend site visits, across the country, carry out measured surveys

Create drawing packages.

Create scopes of work and specification documents.

Understanding of CDM

Manage subcontractors.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

Excellent communication skills as this is a client-facing role

Willingness to travel at least once per week (all expenses paid for)

A relevant technical qualification

High level of proficiency with AutoCAD.

A UK driving licence

Experience in the retail fit-out sector - Consultancy / Contracting / Project management

Applications are welcome if you are an Architect, Architectural Technician, Interior Designer or Project Manager.

In return, you will receive:

A competitive salary.

A fantastic holiday package (29 days+bank holidays!)

Your own phone and laptop.

Enrolment onto company pension.

Paid for accreditations (RIBA etc.)

Up to 2 days WFH (Upon agreement.)

Flexible working hours (Upon agreement.)

Private healthcare (Associate level.)

What you need to do now.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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