Architectural Studio Lead

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 (phone number removed).

To apply , please forward your up to date CV & portfolio through to Ashley for consideration.

Thank you