Architectural Studio Lead

Negotiable

Permanent

Birmingham, West Midlands

Conrad Consulting are delighted to be working with a global multi disciplinary practice, seeking to appoint an experienced and commercially minded Architectural Studio Lead to join their team in Birmingham, West Midlands. This senior leadership position offers the chance to shape and expand an established architectural team while driving business growth across the Midlands, South West and Wales regions.

This role is ideal for an ambitious Architect with a proven track record in design leadership, business development, project delivery and team management. You will play a pivotal role in growing the architectural portfolio, developing client relationships and leading the successful delivery of projects across the commercial, education, public sector, residential, energy and defence sectors.

The Role - Architectural Studio Lead

As Architectural Studio Lead, you will be responsible for the strategic growth, operational management and design leadership of the Birmingham Architectural studio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day management and performance of the architectural studio
• Developing and implementing business growth strategies across Birmingham and the wider Midlands region
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and industry partners
• Identifying new business opportunities and securing projects through successful bids, tenders and framework appointments
• Leading multidisciplinary design teams on projects from concept through to completion
• Acting as Lead Consultant and Design Manager on major projects
• Managing project delivery, commercial performance and client satisfaction
• Driving design excellence and promoting a strong design culture throughout the practice
• Mentoring, developing and inspiring architectural teams at all levels
• Overseeing resource planning, staff development and financial performance
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex and high-profile projects
• Supporting regional and national work-winning initiatives across commercial, education, local government and public sector markets

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• ARB /RIBA accreditation
• Significant post-qualification experience within a UK architectural practice
• Proven experience in a Studio Lead, Associate Director, Associate Architect or Senior Architect role
• A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in design and project delivery
• Experience working within commercial, education, public sector and local government sectors
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills
• A successful track record of securing work through bids, tenders and framework opportunities
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating complex projects through all RIBA work stages
• Excellent commercial awareness and project management capabilities
• Strong design, technical and leadership skills
• Experience using Autodesk Revit and working within a BIM environment
• Outstanding communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead and grow an established architectural studio
• Involvement in high-profile commercial, education and public sector projects
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
• Clear pathway for career progression and leadership development
• Opportunity to influence regional business growth and strategic direction
• Exposure to nationally significant projects and clients
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented Architect looking to take the next step into a strategic leadership role while shaping the future growth of a successful architectural practice in Birmingham.

To discuss this role in further detail, please contact Ashley Johnson at Conrad Consulting on 0121 651 1510. To apply, please forward your up to date CV & portfolio through to Ashley for consideration.

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