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BE Collective Managing Director - Simplifying the process of creating buildings for our clients and delivering spaces that improve lives
As a Senior Project Lead, you’ll take responsibility from initial consultation to completion, delivering on the client’s brief across all RIBA stages. Our vision is to simplify the process of creating buildings for our clients and you will be central to delivering this. You’ll play a leading role in shaping our projects and our practice—managing client relationships, leading teams, and growing the business through networking, fee proposals, and winning new projects.
This role is suited to someone who is not only confident in design, project management, and technical delivery, but also enjoys leadership, mentoring, and actively contributing to practice development.
Project Work
You’ll be working across a wide range of sectors including:
Residential developments (private clients, housing associations, and speculative developers)
Commercial and industrial projects
Community buildings and educational facilities
Passivhaus and low energy buildings
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage architectural projects from feasibility through to delivery
Prepare and present fee proposals and tender documentation
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Mentor and support junior staff and technicians
Represent the practice at networking events, forums, and meetings
Produce and review high-quality design and technical documentation
Undertake the Principal Designer role under CDM 2015 and Building Regs 2022
Contribute to strategic business development within the Built Environment Collective
What We’re Looking For
RIBA Part 3 qualified or CIAT accredited (or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years post-qualification UK experience
Proven experience leading projects across all RIBA stages
Strong knowledge of UK Planning Policy and Building Regulations
Confident communicator and team leader
Skilled in AutoCAD and Microsoft 365 (Revit/3D modelling desirable)
Clean UK driving licence
Why Join Us?
We offer a progressive, people-centred workplace that values wellbeing, creativity, and professional development.
Flexible hybrid working
Minimum 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Long service awards
Staggered start/finish times
Relaxed and supportive team culture
Fully equipped kitchen and communal lunch provision
About Us
Swann Edwards Architecture delivers high-quality, sustainable designs with a personal touch. As part of the Built Environment Collective, we collaborate with industry professionals across architecture, planning, ecology, surveying, and more. Learn more about us at www.swannedwards.co.uk and www.be-collective.co.uk.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and Portfolio (max 10MB) to: recruitment@swannedwards.co.uk
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries
Architecture and Planning
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