Benoy is hiring a design director to join its team in Newark on Trent, UK. Lead, shape and deliver exceptional architecture with Benoy. Why join us? At Benoy, we combine creativity, innovation, and data-driven insight to shape meaningful places globally. This is an opportunity to:

shape the future of our Newark studio, influencing its direction and capability lead high-profile international projects across key sectors act as a design and thought leader, driving innovation and sustainability work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary global practice

About the role:

we are seeking an experienced design director (architecture) to lead the delivery of major projects across the UK and internationally this is a pivotal leadership role focused on growing client relationships, winning work, and leading high-performing teams. You will be recognised as a design and thought leader in your sector and contribute to the wider EMEA strategy

What you’ll be doing Business development and clients:

act as a brand ambassador, identifying and converting new opportunities build a strong personal network and sector profile develop long-term client relationships, leading engagement from opportunity through to delivery travel internationally to support client development and key project interactions

Design leadership:

lead and elevate design quality across all projects collaborate across teams to deliver integrated design solutions drive innovation through technology, sustainability, and evolving design approaches

Financial and project performance:

deliver strong financial performance across your team maintain oversight of fees, scope, programmes, and contractual terms ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to agreed standards support proactive debt management and client accountability

Leadership and team development:

lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams empower senior team members to deliver and delegate effectively coach and mentor talent across the studio and wider business role model Benoy’s values and collaborative culture

Contribution to the practice:

shape the capability and strategic direction of the Newark studio contribute to Benoy’s intellectual property and design thinking ensure effective use of resources and compliance with professional standards take ownership of key project approvals and statutory sign-off

What we’re looking for:

proven experience in a senior architectural leadership role strong track record in winning work and developing clients experience delivering complex, high-value architectural projects commercial awareness and financial management capability passion for design innovation, sustainability, and emerging technologies a collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development chartered architect (ARB/RIBA or equivalent) preferred

Apply now If you’re ready to shape the future of our Newark studio and lead impactful, global architectural projects, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr