8.5.22- INTERIOR DESIGNER

Qualification:

BSc/SA or equivalent in Interior Design, Civil or Architectural Engineering.

Experience:

Minimum 8 years broad experience in building projects, and ability to identify and

formulate practical solutions to the spectrum of architectural and interior design issues.

Experience in both design and construction works, prepare scope of works and

specification writing, with knowledge in reviewing and recommending a large range of

building materials, is essential.

Carries out his duties in accordance with accepted Engineering practices keeping his

supervisor(s) informed on routine matters.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Review and comment on Consultant's/Contractor's concept / design / working drawings,

specifications and submittals to ensure compliance with OP standards and project briefs,

conforming with the following:

Review design brief with Senior Project Engineers and where necessary seek further

clarification before proceeding with task.

Ensure designs accommodate the space requirements.

Working with other Discipline Engineers assigned to the project, ensure compatibility

between interior systems / FF&E systems and architectural systems, structural systems

and building services elements.

Ensure interior designs, finishes and FF&E selections are feasible, practical, and

appropriate to the project, meet the end-user needs and are cost effective.

Recommend changes as necessary.

Identify problem areas and suggest solutions.

Demonstrate initiative in design solutions and work with due care and thought.

Act responsibly in carrying out instructions from Lead Project Engineers, Head Designer

and Senior Project Engineers

Maintain confidentiality at all times with respect to OP activities and policies.

Coordinate FF&E / Signage tender packages including the development of performancebased specifications that comply with all relevant sourcing policies and the completion of

the technical evaluation of bids. Work with Materials Department to ensure timely

execution of FF&E / Signage tender packages and FF&E / Signage supply and installation.

Achieve familiarization with the EDS - Special Projects Archive and Architectural, Interior,

Civil, Structural and Building Services record drawings and retrieve there from when

directed by the Head Designer/ Lead Discipline and Lead Project Engineers/ Senior

Project Engineers.

When required coordinate with Senior Designers (Architectural/Civil) to arrange for update

to drawings to meet the requirements of the Design brief.

Assist in the updating of a register of materials standards, specifications and standard

details.

Estimate and report to Head Designer and/or Senior Project Engineers on the man-hour

requirement to meet each task in good time to enable all work to be programmed.

Carry out checks on existing Architectural, Interior Design and FF&E drawings to ensure

they are correct and no discrepancies exist and notify Head Designer and/or Senior

Project Engineers accordingly, seeking and acting on guidance on appropriate action

there from.

Organize directly with Head Designer for supply and maintenance of all hardware and

material supplies necessary to meet the requirement of this job description