MADE Careers
Director | Architecture
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MADE Careers is working with an established architecture practice looking to appoint a Studio Director to lead its London team.
This is a senior leadership position for an experienced Architect with a strong understanding of the London market, an established network and a proven ability to build client relationships and win new work.
Alongside growing the studio and its client base, you'll provide leadership to an established team, oversee key projects and play an active role in the wider direction of the practice.
The Role
You'll take overall responsibility for the London studio, balancing business development and client relationships with people and project leadership.
We're looking for someone who enjoys the outward facing side of architecture and is well connected across the London property and design market, while still remaining engaged with projects, design quality and the development of their team.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the London studio
- Build relationships with new and existing clients
- Identify opportunities and lead work-winning activity
- Oversee key projects and project teams
- Mentor and develop architects across the studio
- Work closely with the wider leadership team on business and studio strategy
- Maintain high standards of design and technical delivery
- Represent the practice across the London architecture and property market
Requirements
- Qualified Architect with significant senior leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of the London architecture and property market
- Established professional network across clients, consultants and the wider industry
- Proven track record of winning work and developing client relationships
- Experience leading and developing architectural teams
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of running successful projects
- Confident, personable and credible with clients and senior stakeholders
- Strong design and technical understanding
- Experience within adaptive reuse or refurbishment projects would be advantageous
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Benefits
- Senior leadership position within an established architecture practice
- Lead an established London studio and team
- Genuine responsibility for business development and studio growth
- Work closely with the wider practice leadership
- Competitive Director level salary and benefits
- Hybrid working
Why This Role
This is a great opportunity for an established architectural leader who wants real responsibility for a London studio, combining client development and work winning with team and project leadership.
For someone with a strong London network who enjoys growing relationships, developing people and building a successful studio, there's plenty of scope to make the role their own.
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