Director of Architecture

Job Title: Director of Architecture
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time / Office-based, East Midlands

About the Role:

We are delighted to be supporting an established architectural practice with the appointment of a Director of Architecture.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced architect to take on a senior leadership role, driving the continued development of the practice, strengthening client relationships and shaping its future direction.

You will:

• Lead the practice’s strategic direction, development and long-term success.
• Work with the existing Founder Directors, building on established client relationships and experience.
• Develop relationships with existing and new clients, contributing to bids, proposals and business development.
• Oversee successful project delivery across a range of project types, sizes and procurement methods.
• Balance strong architectural and design judgement with commercial awareness, project budgets and financial performance.
• Lead, manage and develop a growing team of architects, technologists and other disciplines.
• Identify opportunities to grow the practice’s workload and market position.
• Explore collaboration opportunities with the wider Group’s construction and residential development businesses while maintaining the practice’s independent identity.
• Contribute at Board level, helping shape the wider Group’s strategic direction.

About You:

• ARB-registered architect, ideally RIBA Chartered, with ideally 10+ years’ post-Part 3 experience.
• Significant project-running experience across the RIBA Plan of Work, with a range of project types and procurement methods.
• Strong architectural and design judgement, alongside sound commercial awareness.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and manage challenging clients and complex projects.
• Experience leading, managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Confident contributing to business development, bids and proposals.
• Proficient in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and relevant emerging AI tools.
• A confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing at Board level.
• Ambitious, collaborative and commercially minded, with the drive to lead an established practice and shape its future.

Benefits

• EOT share scheme
• Discretionary profit related bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays.
• Pension contribution is 4% employee and 3% employer.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Salary sacrifice – additional annual leave purchase scheme, electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted on site Gym
• Cash Health Plan

The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious architectural leader to take ownership of an established practice’s future, develop a talented team and strengthen its market position.

With a planned succession, support from the existing leadership team and the backing of a wider Group, the successful candidate will have the autonomy and resources to make a genuine impact and play a key role in the business’s long-term success.