Studio Lead Architect: Design Leadership & Delivery

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowance

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks an Architectural Studio Lead to guide the Belfast/Aberdeen/Inverness office. You will drive design leadership, oversee studio operations and expand the local portfolio across commercial, education and local government sectors.

You will manage bids, engage clients and stakeholders, and mentor a growing multi-disciplinary design team, while aligning with the national practice to win opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect with ARB registration and substantial portfolio.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on education, commercial and public sector projects.
• Proven track record in business development, bids and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day studio operations including staff development and resource management.
• Provide project management leadership on major opportunities and bids.
• Lead design concepts, drive quality and client satisfaction across Belfast/Aberdeen/Inverness.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Bid/tender experience

Design delivery

Team development

Travel flexibility

Education

ARB registered Architect

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks an Architectural Studio Lead to guide the Belfast/Aberdeen/Inverness office. You will drive design leadership, oversee studio operations and expand the local portfolio across commercial, education and local government sectors.

You will manage bids, engage clients and stakeholders, and mentor a growing multi-disciplinary design team, while aligning with the national practice to win opportunities.