At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead architectural design for secure infrastructure projects and manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Company: Join a leading firm in Defence and Government sectors with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £90,000, flexible working options, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Remote and hybrid work options available, with travel to clients and project sites as needed.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on national security projects while advancing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in architectural design and team leadership, with a focus on compliance and quality.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 90000 £ per year.
Location: Remote | Hybrid/Flexible UK (travel to clients, project sites and office as required)
Salary: Up to £90,000 (DOE)
Sector: Defence / Government / Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)
Security: Must be able to obtain UK SC clearance (DV desirable)
The Opportunity
We're looking for a Design Manager: Head of Architecture to lead and assure architectural design across a portfolio of secure and accredited infrastructure projects supporting Defence, Government and CNI clients. This is a senior leadership position, combining hands-on architectural oversight with team leadership, governance and strategic direction, driving design excellence and continuous improvement across the business. Reporting to the Head of Operational Delivery (Professional Services), you'll be the principal architectural authority-setting standards, embedding best practice and ensuring all designs are compliant, secure, resilient, commercially sound and deliverable.
What you'll be doing
- Lead the architectural function, setting design standards, governance, processes and best practice
- Provide strategic and technical leadership across all architectural design activities
- Manage the design process end-to-end (concept through handover) and assure quality, programme and cost
- Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary design teams (architects, engineers, consultants, specialist subcontractors)
- Develop solutions that balance security, resilience, operational needs, budget and delivery constraints
- Lead client-facing design activity including workshops, consultations and presentations
- Support tenders, proposals and business development, providing technical leadership
- Ensure compliance with relevant UK building regulations, planning
Design Manager - Head of Architecture employer: Defence
As a Systems Engineer at our Bristol location, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge training systems in a secure environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth, offering extensive training and development opportunities to help you advance your career. Join us for a rewarding experience where your contributions directly impact the success of our projects and the safety of our nation.
