Director, Architecture - London

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Director of Architecture to lead their London team. This pivotal role requires a registered Architect with a strong track record in managing complex projects and developing a motivated team. The ideal candidate will embrace adaptability and foster client relationships to ensure success. Join a company that values work-life balance and offers an inclusive atmosphere, where your contributions will significantly impact the delivery of high-quality architectural projects across various sectors. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Matched contributory pension plan (up to 6%)

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme (gym membership, mobile phones, etc.)

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex architectural projects.
• Ability to build and manage a motivated team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Full management of the Architecture team in London, including recruitment and professional development.
• Oversee project delivery and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Team Development

Adaptability

Education

Registered Architect (RIBA/ARB)

Job description

Our Architects specialise in highly regulated and complex project delivery. We have developed a proven track record in delivering some of the most intricate construction projects across the UK and Europe. As the demand to deliver exceptional architectural projects grows, and our team expands, our London office is enhancing its management by hiring a Director, Architecture.

This role is pivotal for the team, requiring someone who is passionate, possesses strong leadership qualities, and is driven to foster team development. This Director will wholeheartedly embrace this journey, exhibit adaptability to change, and demonstrate flexibility in approach.

We also foster a healthy work-life balance with numerous opportunities to take part in our office social activities.

About You

As the Architectural Lead, you will have an enviable track record in one or multiple sectors that we operate in. You will be a registered Architect (RIBA/ARB) with the ability to demonstrate managing complex projects and multiple priorities whilst building, developing and managing a motivated and enthusiastic team.

• Client care and repeat business is crucial to success, so you’ll need to be able to collaborate, manage and own key relationships with our clients, both internally and externally.
• Time, cost, quality, resource and delivery management including communication with the department and management to ensure that resource, project and customer requirements are clearly understood and met.
• Oversee preparation of enquiry plans, tender reviews, fee estimate sheets, scopes of work and change controls.
• Monitoring of project fee spend and delivery of commercial objectives including CVR management.
• Manage Cost of Further Works and resource plans.

Key Purpose

• Full management of the Architecture team in the London office, including recruitment, resourcing, professional development and engagement to deliver high quality output to all projects.
• Management of Architecture involvement in several projects, client relationship management and project delivery.
• Monitor, support and champion quality and compliance controls within local teams and projects.
• Contribute to the development and growth of national Architecture team, actively participating in the Management Team Meetings and Architecture improvement initiatives.

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Benefits
Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with personal performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave.
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc).
• Family friendly policies.
• Employee assistance.

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.