Lead, shape and deliver exceptional architecture with Benoy.
Why Join Us?
At Benoy, we combine creativity, innovation, and data-driven insight to shape meaningful places globally.
This is an opportunity to:
1. Shape the future of our Newark studio, influencing its direction and capability
2. Lead high-profile international projects across key sectors
3. Act as a design and thought leader, driving innovation and sustainability
4. Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary global practice
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Design Director (Architecture) to lead the delivery of major projects across the UK and internationally.
This is a pivotal leadership role focused on growing client relationships, winning work, and leading high-performing teams. You will be recognised as a design and thought leader in your sector and contribute to the wider EMEA strategy.
What You’ll Be Doing
Business Development & Clients
5. Act as a brand ambassador, identifying and converting new opportunities
6. Build a strong personal network and sector profile
7. Develop long-term client relationships, leading engagement from opportunity through to delivery
8. Travel internationally to support client development and key project interactions
Design Leadership
9. Lead and elevate design quality across all projects
10. Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated design solutions
11. Drive innovation through technology, sustainability, and evolving design approaches
Financial & Project Performance
12. Deliver strong financial performance across your team
13. Maintain oversight of fees, scope, programmes, and contractual terms
14. Ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to agreed standards
15. Support proactive debt management and client accountability
Leadership & Team Development
16. Lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams
17. Empower senior team members to deliver and delegate effectively
18. Coach and mentor talent across the studio and wider business
19. Role model Benoy’s values and collaborative culture
Contribution to the Practice
20. Shape the capability and strategic direction of the Newark studio
21. Contribute to Benoy’s intellectual property and design thinking
22. Ensure effective use of resources and compliance with professional standards
23. Take ownership of key project approvals and statutory sign-off
What We’re Looking For
24. Proven experience in a senior architectural leadership role
25. Strong track record in winning work and developing clients
26. Experience delivering complex, high-value architectural projects
27. Commercial awareness and financial management capability
28. Passion for design innovation, sustainability, and emerging technologies
29. A collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development
30. Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA or equivalent) preferred
Apply Now
If you’re ready to shape the future of our Newark studio and lead impactful, global architectural projects, we’d love to hear from you.