Job Description
This national architecture practice is known for delivering high-quality design across residential, commercial, public, and education sectors. With studios across the UK, they foster a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture. Due to continued growth and succession planning, they are now seeking a Director to join their leadership team.
The Director will play a key role in leading studio operations, design delivery, client relationships, and business development in the Newcastle studio. Reporting to the senior leadership board, this individual will contribute to long- and short-term strategic goals while actively mentoring and developing high-performing project teams.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with strong commercial acumen, project oversight capability, and a passion for elevating both design and team culture.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and oversee the successful delivery of projects across quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.
2. Be a figure head internally and externally for the studio
3. Maintain and grow strong client relationships, driving repeat and new business.
4. Manage studio operations, fee forecasting, and resource planning.
5. Act as the senior point of contact across bids, proposals, and design reviews.
6. Promote sustainable design and ensure regulatory, health &am...