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.
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