Regional Director Landscape Architect

ZipRecruiter; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Landscape Architecture consultancy in the North East seeks a Regional Director to oversee operations, drive business growth, and lead a team in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing large projects and strategic business development within the sector. This role offers an attractive salary and benefits including flexitime and extensive holidays.

Benefits

Up to £60,000

Flexitime (10am-4pm core hours)

Cycle to work scheme

25 days holidays + bank holidays + birthday off

Death in service

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing large scale Landscape Architectural projects.
• Experience in business development and delivery in public sector or complex design.
• Excellent communication skills for senior level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight.
• Lead business development across sectors.
• Collaborate with project teams for quality delivery.
• Manage budgets and regional performance.
• Represent the company with key stakeholders.
• Line manage senior staff and develop talent.

Skills

Leadership in design and management

Business development

Project delivery

People management

Client presentation

Understanding of procurement processes

Chartered landscape architect

Education

Chartered landscape architect with post-chartership experience

Job description

Job DescriptionRegional Director Landscape Architect Job in Newcastle Upon Tyne

An opportunity is now available for a Regional Director to join a UK-wide multidisciplinary Landscape Architecture consultancy. This senior leadership role will be based in the North West, overseeing regional business operations while driving growth

This company works on Education, Mixed use, Residential and Build to rent projects, and is known for its collaborative ethos and strong client relationships. This is a rare opportunity to shape regional strategy, develop business, and mentor Landscape Architect teams within a successful and growing organisation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the North West region




• Lead business development and client engagement across sectors including infrastructure, regeneration, and development




• Collaborate with technical leads and project teams to ensure high-quality delivery




• Manage budgets, forecasting, and regional performance against targets




• Represent the company with key external stakeholders, clients, and partners




• Line manage senior staff and contribute to succession planning and talent development




• Drive cross-regional collaboration with other business units

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated leadership overseeing the design, managment and deloivery of large scale Landscape Architectural projects




• Strategic mindset with a proven track record of business development and delivery




• Track record of winning and delivering large-scale public sector or complex design projects




• Excellent people management skills with a collaborative, supportive leadership style




• Confident presenting to clients, consultants, and stakeholders at a senior level




• Understanding of current procurement processes and frameworks in the built environment




• Chartered landscape architect with extensive post-chartership experience

What you get back

• Up to £60,000




• Flexitime 10am-4pm Core Hours




• Cycle to work Scheme




• 25 Days holidays + Bank holiday + Birthday off




• Death in service

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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