Regional Technical Leader

At Corgan we are passionate about great design but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you’ll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. You’ll find room to grow, freedom to explore — and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, and hardworking team. We are recruiting a proactive Regional Technical Leader to support our London and Dublin offices. This is a vital leadership role that requires an individual who is eager to engage directly with project teams across multiple sectors. You will act as both a mentor and a technical strategist, ensuring our architectural ambitions are matched by rigorous delivery and quality. This role reports directly to the Office Leaders, Sector Leaders, and the Director of Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of projects, ensuring that compliance, quality, and safety are embedded in our design process.
• Provide strategic oversight while maintaining a hands‑on approach to guiding teams through complex construction challenges.
• Collaborate closely with studio and project leaders to resolve technical issues in real time, ensuring seamless delivery for our clients.
• Actively develop staff capabilities and foster a culture of technical excellence across the region.
• Provide expert guidance on building regulations, including CDM, BCAR, BSA, and PSDP, while overseeing specification writing and code compliance.
• Lead technical and safety reviews throughout all project phases to ensure adherence to H&S, Quality, Environmental, and BIM Information Management standards.
• Manage the delivery of Principal Designer, Assigned Designer, and Assigned Certifier roles for regional projects.
• Drive advancements in construction technology and sustainable design solutions to keep our practice at the forefront of the industry and current market trends.

Qualifications

• A professional accredited degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology.
• RIBA or RIAI Chartered Architect or Architectural Technologist (ideally CIAT Chartered); CSCS, PSDP, IOSH or similar qualifications an advantage.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in architectural practice, with a strong quality, technical and regulatory focus.
• Experience in providing technical leadership on large complex projects ideally with experience in Aviation, Data Centers, Residential & Commercial.
• Experience working in project delivery in the UK and/or Ireland, with wider European experience an advantage.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of UK & Irish building codes and regulations with proficiency and expertise in the full range of architectural building systems.
• Ability to share credible high‑level guidance to project teams throughout all project phases.
• Thorough understanding of Specification Writing ideally using NBS Chorus.
• Understanding of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO19650 standards and broader compliance processes, particularly in relation to Health and Safety.
• Understanding of Revit & BIM; Understanding of LEED, WELL, BREEAM project requirements.

Profile

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• High commitment to QA/QC, Technical Excellence and Safety in Design.
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a diverse project team environment.
• Flexible attitude and ability to juggle multiple priorities is essential.
• Knowledge of and interest in Sustainable Design.

Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work‑life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office. Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!