Senior Interior Designer

Create places and spaces that matter
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Join a national and global network of creative Interior Designers united by a passion for design excellence.

We're proud to deliver some of the world's most prestigious projects—and we're just getting started.

As part of our growing team, you'll thrive in a genuinely collaborative environment that values innovation and personal achievement. With us, you'll gain exposure to global design thinking while making a real impact in local communities—because people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a Senior Interior Designer to play a central role across a diverse portfolio, which may include commercial property, aviation, education, public sector, energy, and residential projects.

In return, we'll support your development and career ambitions every step of the way. Flexibility is part of our culture—we'll work with you to support what matters, both inside and outside of work.

Please attach your portfolio along with your CV for the hiring manager's review.

Your Purpose

• Bring a collaborative mindset, eager to mentor others and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead interior design on multi-disciplinary projects, bringing your insight and creativity to the forefront.
• Confidently offer new ideas to improve processes and present them to senior leadership.
• Take responsibility for specific roles, areas, or packages of work within a project—recognising the importance of the project budget and developing your understanding of project finances.
• Create design presentations, storyboards, material palettes, and visual narratives.
• Lead the design and development of mood boards and furnishing selections.
• Support the development of new business opportunities, including the preparation and submission of bids.

What You Can Bring

• A degree-level qualification in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related discipline (or an equivalent overseas qualification).
• A strong understanding of the design process and the ability to deliver from concept through to detailed design, including identifying and developing key details to completion.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams and build trust with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements, including building regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in design software, particularly Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD.
• Experience with Enscape or V-Ray is a plus.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK and adapt to project needs.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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