Beyond Recruitment: Consulting for the Interiors sector
Based in Clerkenwell, Surtio specialises in the interiors, furniture, and construction industry in London and the UK.
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We provide end to end solutions from consulting, business transformation, and recruitment of all major roles including C-suite, Sales, Marketing, Logistics and Operations in London and the UK.
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We discuss relevant job roles with our candidates based on their skills and personality to ensure a correct long term fit.
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Project Manager
London
£50k plus, performance bonus against set KPI
This role is with an international, high-end office furniture manufacturer renowned for its premium products and exceptional client experience. The company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of operational delivery, ensuring seamless processes from initial client enquiry through to final installation and aftercare. This critical position is integral to maintaining the brand's reputation for quality and service excellence across all operational touchpoints. The successful candidate will oversee the full order lifecycle, managing day-to-day operational activities including quoting, pricing support, client enquiries, and post-sale service. This involves close coordination with sales, production, logistics, and installation teams, as well as international partners, to ensure accurate order execution, timely production workflows, and meticulous delivery and installation schedules. The role also encompasses stock control, warehouse oversight, and stringent quality control procedures. A core aspect of this position is driving continuous improvement in efficiency, cost control, and scalability across operations, while upholding premium quality standards. The Project Manager will be responsible for implementing and monitoring quality control, ensuring health and safety compliance, and resolving operational and client issues efficiently to foster strong long-term relationships. This role requires a proactive and solutions-focused individual who can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess proven project management experience within manufacturing, furniture, interiors, or a related premium product sector, coupled with a strong understanding of order fulfilment, logistics, and installation workflows. They will be an excellent communicator, capable of coordinating multiple stakeholders, managing complex schedules, and demonstrating high attention to detail. Experience with stock control systems, warehouse operations, and a commitment to health and safety are essential for success in this role.
View DetailsFurniture Consultant
London
£55,000 per annum
This role is with a leading workplace strategy, design, and build firm, dedicated to transforming work environments into exceptional spaces for both people and businesses. The company delivers a bespoke, end-to-end service, quickly understanding client needs to design and implement industry-leading solutions. Their commitment extends to providing an uplifting client experience by fostering joy, purpose, belief, and connections through innovative spaces and relationships. The Furniture Consultant plays a crucial role within the furniture team, which is responsible for furnishing workspaces that cater to diverse client requirements. While varied, the primary function of this position is to secure furniture contracts for new clients, managing both large and small projects. This involves a comprehensive approach, from initial client engagement and brief taking through to project handover to the management team. Key responsibilities include developing and executing sales strategies to maximize opportunities and convert them into furniture sales orders. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of workplace strategy, current trends, and future thinking, along with extensive knowledge of the commercial furniture marketplace, including manufacturers, agents, and dealer networks. They will manage the entire sales lifecycle, encompassing product selection, showroom visits, specification, and sign-off, while also being adept at negotiating maximum discounts and favorable payment terms to ensure profitable returns and positive cash flow. Furthermore, the Consultant will be responsible for cultivating strong relationships with manufacturers, proactively networking with business providers to secure direct business, and seeking reciprocal opportunities within the design & build sector. Post-installation audits, detailed cost planning, and maintaining safety policies related to furniture supply and installation are also integral to the role, alongside weekly sales reporting to track live opportunities and prospects.
View DetailsSenior Designer
London
£48,000
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading high end furniture company as a Senior Designer. You will be at the forefront of crafting innovative and commercially viable workplace environments using office furniture solutions. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, space planning expertise, and a strong understanding of furniture systems and workplace trends. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's workplace design offering and delivering exceptional solutions to clients.
View DetailsDealer Salesperson
London showroom
£50k plus commission
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-end office furniture seating company as a Dealer Salesperson, based out of the London showroom. The primary purpose of this role is to drive sales growth within the UK market through effective engagement with dealer networks, end users, facility managers, and architects. Building and maintaining long-term relationships is essential for promoting the company's premium office solutions and ensuring a strong market presence. The responsibilities of this position include generating and growing project sales through dealer channels, establishing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, and actively participating in industry events. The Dealer Salesperson will also be involved in presentations, coordination of leads and tenders, selection of new dealerships, and product training for dealer personnel. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two years' experience in a similar role within the office interiors or related industry, with an established network among architects, furniture dealers, and facility managers. Strong communication skills, commercial acumen, and a hands-on, problem-solving mentality are essential for success in this role. A proactive team player with a passion for sales and a commitment to sustainable growth is highly desirable.
View DetailsWhat Our Clients Say
Trusted by leading companies in the furniture industry
"Over the past year Surtio have provided crucial support as we have evolved our business. We have undergone a complete re-brand and change in focus. This was supported by Surtio consultancy, who offered depth of industry knowledge and complete confidentiality when guiding and evaluating our supply chain. We also required new employees, with Rodney and Omar's willingness to understand our company structure, we found and attracted the right candidates and employed some important talent to grow our business."
David Hay
Managing Director
"Rodney has proven himself as having a 'sixth sense' when it comes to finding candidates who are suitable for Humanscale. He has an in-depth understanding of what we do and what we need. This undoubtedly puts him in a unique and advantageous position when compared to his peers. He is an extremely capable search professional who diligently profiles and selects candidates appropriate for the role. We highly recommend Surtio."
Tim Hutchings
President