Architecture Studio Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Exeter seeks a Studio Lead. This role combines creative design and team management, focusing on the education and commercial sectors. The successful applicant will drive the studio's success, engage clients, and manage project delivery from bid to completion. Ideal candidates will have ARB registration, a strong portfolio, and experience with tools like Revit and SketchUp. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven team management skills and experience.
• Experience in commercial, education, and local government sectors.
• Calm under pressure with ability to lead and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive success in Exeter studio and daily management.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders for project delivery.
• Manage business development and secure work through bidding.

Skills

Creative design abilities

Team management skills

Client engagement

Construction process knowledge

Technical delivery understanding

Education

Qualified Architect with ARB registration

Tools

Autodesk Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis are looking to appoint a new Studio Lead to our offices in Exeter. They will be the inspirational lead for this studio as part of the wider Midlands, South-West and Wales business and develop and expand our Architectural offering in the region.

AtkinsRéalis 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 architecturally-led multidiscipline practice and relish the ability we have to solve our clients problems.

Within the Midlands, South-West and Wales business, we have just under 200 individuals involved in the design and creation of the built environment in Education, Commercial, Energy, Defence and Residential sectors. The successful candidate would be working alongside Architectural staff including Architects, Architectural Technologists, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects and Building Surveying professionals with a balanced mix of graduates through to senior professionals and directors. People are the heart of our success and supporting, training, and mentoring our staff is paramount to AtkinsRéalis remaining at the forefront of design and innovation.

Your role

• We are searching for a Studio Lead in Exeter with great design abilities, having been the author of a substantial portfolio of work. We set out below the objectives and job description for the role with a focus on the local market and in particular commercial, education and local government sectors.
• The role requires individuals with direct experience of lead coordinator role, delivering projects at all stages. We are seeking creative designers as well as technically focused individuals and the ability to strategically grow the portfolio, engage with clients, stakeholders and subsequently grow the team and Strategic thinking and work winning.
• The successful candidate will be familiar with the full construction process from business development, to bidding and project delivery - including the successful commercial management of projects.
• In short you will sit at the nexus of all that is happening in the Exeter studio and be responsible for driving its success.
• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the studio, including staff development, resource management and finance.
• Work proactively within a multi-disciplinary environment to deliver project management leadership on major opportunities. To manage and support business development and work winning / bidding within the local Exeter and wider South-West markets.
• To develop designs that are firmly rooted with a strong narrative that seek to enhance our reputation and Development of the design culture and capability of our multi-disciplinary design team(s).
• To secure work through bidding and developing compelling design concepts and Contribute to design leadership and culture.
• Successful delivery of projects to a high level of quality and client satisfaction acting as Lead Consultant / Design Manager.
• Identifying opportunities and supporting the development of winning bids for projects in the local government, education, commercial and related sectors - both single discipline and multi-disciplinary.

About you

• Qualified Architect with ARB registration and demonstrable track record and familiarity with commercial, education, commercial and local government sector clients in Exeter and wider South-West markets.
• A creative designer with an understanding of technical delivery and proven team management skills and experience.
• Be able to work calmly under pressure, lead, inspire and motivate our teams and 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 or other similar software package.
• Practical working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or other similar software package.
• Full UK Driving licence.

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 a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and 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. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

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. So, 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 ability.

Equal opportunity statement

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, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.