Director | Architecture

MADE Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MADE Careers is seeking a Studio Director to lead its London team. This senior leadership role requires an architect with deep knowledge of the London market, a strong network, and proven ability to win work and manage client relationships.

You will oversee the studio's growth, guide projects and people, and contribute to the practice's broader direction, while maintaining design quality and technical delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect with senior leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of London architecture and property market.
• Proven track record of winning work and developing client relationships.
• Experience leading architectural teams.
• Commercial awareness and ability to run successful projects.
• Established network across clients and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the London studio and team.
• Build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identify opportunities and lead work-winning activity.
• Oversee key projects and project teams.
• Mentor architects across the studio.
• Collaborate with leadership on business and studio strategy.
• Maintain high standards of design and technical delivery.
• Represent the practice in the London architecture and property market.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Team mentoring

Design leadership

Commercial awareness

Architectural knowledge

Education

Qualified Architect

Job description

MADE Careers is working with an established architecture practice looking to appoint a Studio Director to lead its London team.

This is a senior leadership position for an experienced Architect with a strong understanding of the London market, an established network and a proven ability to build client relationships and win new work.

Alongside growing the studio and its client base, you'll provide leadership to an established team, oversee key projects and play an active role in the wider direction of the practice.

The Role

You'll take overall responsibility for the London studio, balancing business development and client relationships with people and project leadership.

We're looking for someone who enjoys the outward facing side of architecture and is well connected across the London property and design market, while still remaining engaged with projects, design quality and the development of their team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the London studio
• Build relationships with new and existing clients
• Identify opportunities and lead work-winning activity
• Oversee key projects and project teams
• Mentor and develop architects across the studio
• Work closely with the wider leadership team on business and studio strategy
• Maintain high standards of design and technical delivery
• Represent the practice across the London architecture and property market

Requirements

• Qualified Architect with significant senior leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of the London architecture and property market
• Established professional network across clients, consultants and the wider industry
• Proven track record of winning work and developing client relationships
• Experience leading and developing architectural teams
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of running successful projects
• Confident, personable and credible with clients and senior stakeholders
• Strong design and technical understanding
• Experience within adaptive reuse or refurbishment projects would be advantageous
• Senior leadership position within an established architecture practice
• Lead an established London studio and team
• Genuine responsibility for business development and studio growth
• Work closely with the wider practice leadership
• Competitive Director level salary and benefits

Why This Role

This is a great opportunity for an established architectural leader who wants real responsibility for a London studio, combining client development and work winning with team and project leadership.

For someone with a strong London network who enjoys growing relationships, developing people and building a successful studio, there's plenty of scope to make the role their own.