London Architecture MD: Growth, Strategy & Design

MBH Architects; Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office

Workplace pension

£400 annual professional development

LinkedIn Learning and Hone classes

Hybrid work stipend

Office snacks and monthly lunches

Job summary

MBH Architects in London seeks a dynamic Managing Director to lead the London studio and drive growth across the UK and Europe. You will secure new opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and expand presence in key markets.

This ARB-registered Architect role blends high-level design leadership with strategic business development, offering a unique chance to build something new and scale a growing practice while ensuring UK regulatory compliance and project delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Architect with ARB registration.
• Experience in London/UK market and knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work.
• Ability to travel and work across multiple time zones.
• Pre-existing network of industry contacts in the UK.
• Expert knowledge of UK Building Regulations and the London planning system.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the London studio with P&L responsibility, budgeting, resource allocation and growth targets.
• Provide high-level design direction and technical oversight on UK projects ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulations.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small team bridging US and London office.
• Serve as primary contact for UK clients from concept to post-occupancy.
• Ensure project compliance with UK Planning Applications, Building Regulations and RIBA stages.
• Act as liaison between US leadership and London office ensuring brand consistency across time zones.
• Oversee hiring, performance and learning & development for the office.

Skills

ARB-registered Architect

UK market experience

Business development

P&L management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Architecture

RIBA chartered membership preferred

Job description

MBH Architects in London seeks a dynamic Managing Director to lead the London studio and drive growth across the UK and Europe. You will secure new opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and expand presence in key markets.

This ARB-registered Architect role blends high-level design leadership with strategic business development, offering a unique chance to build something new and scale a growing practice while ensuring UK regulatory compliance and project delivery excellence.