Job Description
Head of Architecture\n\nSalary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + benefits + bonus\n\nAbout The Role\n\nA rare opportunity to join a leading UK developer of state of the art care homes and supported living schemes as Head of Architecture. This is a strategic, client-side leadership role ideal for an Associate level Architect or Technologist ready to take full ownership of an in-house team and architectural function.\n\nYou will lead a growing and very capable internal design team, drive design and technical delivery, and be responsible for the architectural function’s commercial performance — including resource planning and internal P&L accountability.\n\nFor the right candidate, this role offers a genuine opportunity to progress to Director level within the next couple of years, as the business continues to expand.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Lead and manage the in-house architectural team\n\n * Oversee all project stages from feasibility and planning to technical delivery\n\n * Ensure efficient, commercially viable design output aligned with buildability\n\n * Take responsibility for architectural function P&L and internal resource planning\n\n * Liaise with internal development and land team, construction partner, planning consultants, and senior stakeholders\n\n * Contribute to wider strategic decision-making as a key member of the senior team\n\nIdeal Candidate\n\n * A fully qualified Architect with a minimum of 8 years’ post-Part III experience or a highly experienced senior level Technologist.\n\n * Currently operating at Associate or Associate Director level, with experience of the responsibilities expected at this seniority — including leadership, delivery oversight, and client or stakeholder engagement\n\n * Demonstrable experience in the delivery of residential, care, healthcare or supported living schemes\n\n * Commercially astute, with experience of P&L responsibility, budget management, or internal resourcing\n\n * Technically strong, with Revit/BIM awareness and a focus on compliance and buildability\n\n * Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills\n\n * Ambition to develop into a Director-level role as the team and business continue to grow\n\nThe Package\n\n * Basic salary up to £75,000 depending on experience\n\n * Generous car allowance (or company car option)\n\n * Performance-related bonus\n\n * Company pension scheme\n\n * 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)\n\n * Office-based role in a collaborative, commercially focused team\n\nWhy Apply?\n\n * Join a well-funded, expanding developer with a strong care-sector pipeline\n\n * Lead and grow an internal architectural function with real autonomy\n\n * Influence project strategy, delivery methods, and business outcomes\n\n * Clear pathway to Director level for candidates who demonstrate leadership and commercial impact\n\nApply via the link or contact Recruit Build for further information.\n\nAll applications will be treated with strict confidentiality