Job Title: Director of Architecture
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time / Office-based, East Midlands
About the Role:
We are delighted to be supporting an established architectural practice with the appointment of a Director of Architecture.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced architect to take on a senior leadership role, driving the continued development of the practice, strengthening client relationships and shaping its future direction.
You will:
- Lead the practice’s strategic direction, development and long-term success.
- Work with the existing Founder Directors, building on established client relationships and experience.
- Develop relationships with existing and new clients, contributing to bids, proposals and business development.
- Oversee successful project delivery across a range of project types, sizes and procurement methods.
- Balance strong architectural and design judgement with commercial awareness, project budgets and financial performance.
- Lead, manage and develop a growing team of architects, technologists and other disciplines.
- Identify opportunities to grow the practice’s workload and market position.
- Explore collaboration opportunities with the wider Group’s construction and residential development businesses while maintaining the practice’s independent identity.
- Contribute at Board level, helping shape the wider Group’s strategic direction.
About You:
- ARB-registered architect, ideally RIBA Chartered, with ideally 10+ years’ post-Part 3 experience.
- Significant project-running experience across the RIBA Plan of Work, with a range of project types and procurement methods.
- Strong architectural and design judgement, alongside sound commercial awareness.
- Proven ability to build client relationships and manage challenging clients and complex projects.
- Experience leading, managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
- Confident contributing to business development, bids and proposals.
- Proficient in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and relevant emerging AI tools.
- A confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing at Board level.
- Ambitious, collaborative and commercially minded, with the drive to lead an established practice and shape its future.
Benefits
- EOT share scheme
- Discretionary profit related bonus scheme.
- 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays.
- Pension contribution is 4% employee and 3% employer.
- Death in Service benefit.
- Salary sacrifice – additional annual leave purchase scheme, electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted on site Gym
- Cash Health Plan
The Opportunity:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious architectural leader to take ownership of an established practice’s future, develop a talented team and strengthen its market position.
With a planned succession, support from the existing leadership team and the backing of a wider Group, the successful candidate will have the autonomy and resources to make a genuine impact and play a key role in the business’s long-term success.
Director of Architecture in Nottingham employer: Macildowie Recruitment and Retention Careers
As an Interim Head of Estates with a leading not-for-profit organisation in the Midlands, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. The company offers a supportive work culture with hybrid working options, allowing for a healthy work-life balance, while also providing opportunities for professional growth and development in a meaningful sector. With a focus on improving estates delivery and compliance, this role presents a unique chance to make a significant impact within a complex multi-site environment.
Contact Details:
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention Careers Recruitment Team
