Director - Architecture Studio, Newcastle
2 days ago
Newcastle Upon Tyne
This national architecture practice is known for delivering high-quality design across residential, commercial, public, and education sectors. With studios across the UK, they foster a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture. Due to continued growth and succession planning, they are now seeking a Director to join their leadership team. The Director will play a key role in leading studio operations, design delivery, client relationships, and business development in the Newcastle studio. Reporting to the senior leadership board, this individual will contribute to long- and short-term strategic goals while actively mentoring and developing high-performing project teams. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with strong commercial acumen, project oversight capability, and a passion for elevating both design and team culture. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and oversee the successful delivery of projects across quality, profitability, and client satisfaction., • Be a figure head internally and externally for the studio, • Maintain and grow strong client relationships, driving repeat and new business., • Manage studio operations, fee forecasting, and resource planning., • Act as the senior point of contact across bids, proposals, and design reviews., • Promote sustainable design and ensure regulatory, health & safety, and technical compliance., • Mentor and develop teams through structured reviews, training, and coaching., • Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and creative excellence aligned with studio values. Required Experience: • RIBA Chartered Architect or equivalent, with extensive UK project delivery experience., • Prior experience at Director or Associate Director level within a design-led practice., • Strong track record of leading teams, managing clients, and securing work., • Confident in balancing design quality with commercial and operational responsibility., • Passion for people leadership, mentorship, and business growth., • Experience in a work winning/business development capacity, • Knowledge of sustainable practice and environmental design principles. This is an on-site leadership role within one of the studio’s UK locations, with occasional travel to other offices or sites as needed. Flexible working with 4-5 days office based preferred. This is a long-term opportunity to join a respected, values-led architecture studio at a senior level, helping shape its future direction while delivering impactful, design-led work across the UK.