Senior FF&E Consultant

Role Profile:

As Senior Consultant, FF&E in our London studio, you will lead the delivery of world-class furniture solutions across the region. You will be the FF&E expert on our projects, making sure every furniture package is commercially sound, delivered to a high standard and true to the client’s brand, while mentoring junior consultants and helping shape how our FF&E team works.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Furniture Scheduling: Lead the development of detailed furniture schedules from drawings, design proposals and project briefs.
• FF&E Advisory: Give clients expert, proactive guidance on furniture solutions that meet project requirements, budgets, lead times and sustainability goals.
• Client Engagement: Act as a senior point of contact in client meetings, workshops and presentations, giving clients clarity and confidence in the FF&E direction.
• Commercial Ownership: Own FF&E costing, commercial proposals and value engineering to make sure projects are profitable and accurately priced.
• Procurement & Negotiation: Support procurement, negotiation and vendor selection to get the best value and performance for each project.
• Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and project stakeholders to support quality and commercial outcomes.
• Quality & Compliance: Oversee compliance with project specifications, standards and installation quality through site visits and coordination.
• Project Planning & Risk: Give senior input on project resourcing, timelines and risk management.
• Continuous Improvement: Embed best practice, efficient processes and technology across FF&E workflows.
• Team Development: Coach and support junior team members, and share knowledge to build the team’s capability.

Experience you will have:

• Extensive experience in commercial furniture, FF&E design and/or furniture installation in workplace or commercial environments.
• Experience in a furniture dealership, manufacturer or workplace design & build environment (highly advantageous).
• Deep familiarity with specifying commercial furniture products, systems and manufacturers.
• Proven commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with experience managing fees, proposals and vendor agreements.
• A strong understanding of drawings, specifications and installation operations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting others and contributing to team development.
• A qualification in a design, procurement or business discipline.
• Proficiency in design tools, desktop publishing and CAD software (preferred).
• Additional languages are an advantage.

What We Offer
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a pension, paid holiday leave, and travel opportunities across our global offices. Unispace values its employees and offers extensive rewards and recognition, career development, and a focus on well-being.

Join Us
If you are passionate about joining Unispace and contributing to some of the world’s most recognisable commercial design projects, then please apply through our careers page