Architecture Studio Lead

SNC-Lavalin; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services company is seeking a Studio Lead in Birmingham to oversee day-to-day operations, manage staff development, and drive business in the local market. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Architect with a strong portfolio, experienced in leading teams and delivering high-quality projects in the commercial and residential sectors. Offering a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Employee rewards

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record with commercial residential clients
• Proven experience in preparing successful bids and tenders
• Ability to work calmly under pressure

Responsibilities

• Run a studio including staff development and finance
• Deliver project management leadership on major opportunities
• Secure work through bidding and developing design concepts

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team management

Client engagement

Technical delivery

BIM environment

Education

Qualified Architect with ARB registration

Tools

Autodesk Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

Strategic thinking and work winning

AtkinsRealis are looking to appoint a new Studio Lead to our offices in Birmingham.

The Studio Lead will be the inspirational lead for this studio as part of the wider Midlands, South West and Wales business, developing and expanding our Architectural offering in the region.

AtkinsRealis is an exciting and inspirational place to work, and we are a top 5 AJ100 practice with a global depth of talent and reach. We passionately believe that good design can positively transform people’s lives and strive to deliver the very best for our clients.

We are a true multi‑discipline practice and relish the ability we have to solve our clients problems. Within the midlands, South West and Wales business we have over 100 individuals involved in the design and creation of the built environment in Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence and Residential sectors. You will be working alongside architectural staff including architects, architectural technologists, interior designers, landscape architects and building surveying professionals across a balanced mix of graduates, senior professionals and directors.

We are searching for a great designer with a substantial portfolio of work. The role focuses on the local market, particularly commercial and/or residential sectors. The ability to strategically grow the portfolio, engage with clients and stakeholders and grow the team is essential.

Individuals with direct experience of lead coordinator role, delivering projects at all stages, are required. The successful candidate will be familiar with the full construction process, from business development to bidding and project delivery, and successfully manage commercial aspects of projects.

In short, you will sit at the nexus of all that is happening in the Birmingham studio and be responsible for driving its success.

Your role

• Responsible for the day‑to‑day running of a studio, including staff development, resource management and finance.
• Work proactively within a multi‑disciplinary environment to deliver project management leadership on major opportunities.
• Lead and support business development and work winning/bidding within the local Birmingham and West Midlands markets.
• Develop the design culture and capability of our multi‑disciplinary design team(s).
• Continue to develop designs that are firmly rooted with a strong narrative and that seek to enhance our reputation.
• Secure work through bidding and developing compelling design concepts.
• Contribute to design leadership and culture.
• Successfully deliver projects to a high level of quality and client satisfaction acting as Lead Consultant/Design Manager.
• Identify opportunities and support the development of winning bids for projects in the government, education and related sectors – both single discipline and multi‑disciplinary.

About you

• Qualified Architect with ARB registration and a full UK driving licence.
• Demonstrable track record and familiarity with commercial, residential and local government sector clients in Birmingham and the Midlands.
• A creative designer with an understanding of technical delivery.
• Proven team management skills and experience.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and lead, inspire and motivate our teams.
• Experience in preparing successful bids and tenders.
• Ability to confidently engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Direct experience of lead coordinator role, delivering projects at all stages.
• A good awareness of Autodesk Revit and managing projects in a BIM environment.
• Practical working knowledge of SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite or other similar software packages.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.

Make the most of myriad opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and a fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We are AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

We are committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.

The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

Employment details

Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.