Role: Project Consultant
One of the best creative led D&B companies in town
OVERVIEW
Job Summary: Roles & Responsibilities
Responsible for creating detailed furniture schemes based on Designers’ or Clients’ briefs. This is a client-facing role requiring creative, solution-driven furniture specifying with strong knowledge of pricing, lead times, and full project considerations.
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Take detailed briefings and understand clients’ project requirements.
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Conduct furniture audits and site visits where required.
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Possess established knowledge of the commercial furniture supply chain.
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Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Consultancy
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Manage time and resources to effectively respond to clients in a timely, professional manner (occasional out-of-hours work may be required).
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Create detailed furniture quotations, including costs, finishes, and specifications.
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Communicate with the supply chain on specification and project details.
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Run projects autonomously within varying budget ranges between 20k – 500k.
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Source imagery and content for document proposals.
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Arrange samples, finishes, and timed showroom tours.
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Communicate with clients on project updates and information.
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Pitch to clients alongside the project team.
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Create schedules to a professional commercial standard.
Commercial
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Manage project budgets; ensure all costs and margins are monitored.
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Strive to meet clients’ budget expectations while maintaining strong profitability.
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Exercise diligence and attention to detail when costing proposals to account for all potential costs and risks.
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Confidently present and sell proposals to clients.
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Keep CRM reporting up to date on a weekly basis.
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Meet deadlines in line with the project programme.
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Attend supplier training and industry events to maintain up-to-date knowledge.
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Maintain presence in the office with Project team to ensure team alignment.
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Manage company and project-related administration and processes.
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Prepare handovers for Project Managers to deliver the project.
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Be willing to work as a team and cover the Project Manager when required.
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Represent the company at relevant industry events.
Skills & Experience
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Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills.
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High attention to detail and diligent note-taking.
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Ability to prioritise and manage time and resources effectively under shifting deadlines.
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Experience in client-facing roles.
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Ability to work well under pressure and meet specific deadlines.
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the industry or a related sector.
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general Office software.
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Understanding of InDesign (or willingness to learn).
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Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
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Strong product knowledge.
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Passion for interior and furniture design.