Technical Director – Justice Architecture

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Job Description As our portfolio continues to grow across the UK, Ireland and internationally, we’re expanding our specialist Justice Architectural team — and we’re looking for an outstanding leader to help shape what comes next.

This is a rare opportunity to join AECOM at Technical Director level and play a defining role in the future of our Justice (MoJ/HMCTS/Home Office) Architecture practice.

We’re seeking an experienced Justice sector architect with the vision, credibility, and leadership capability to grow and lead an award-winning team. You’ll drive major projects from concept through delivery, build trusted client relationships, and help define a strategic growth plan for Justice architecture across the UK and Ireland.

This is more than a leadership role. It’s an opportunity to influence national infrastructure, shape secure and rehabilitative environments, and help deliver projects that make a meaningful impact on society.

What you’ll be doing

Leading and growing AECOM’s Justice Architecture offer across the UK&IActing as Lead Designer on major, complex projects across a range of Justice typologies.

Building strong relationships with MoJ and wider Justice sector stakeholders

Experience delivering in both client side and contractor side roles.

Developing and converting a strong pipeline of opportunities into successful project wins Leading multidisciplinary teams with clarity, creativity, and commercial focus

Driving design excellence, innovation, and technical quality across projects

Supporting bids, competitions, and strategic business development initiatives

Representing AECOM at industry events and within key client networks

Mentoring and developing talent within the team. Including direct line management of resources.

Supporting the design proposals and ideas for a mix of new build, refurbishment and compliance upgrades and expansion programmes.

Attending on site meetings and presentations, working both within the office and remotely.

Ideally, you’ll bring.

Experience working within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.

Commercial awareness including NEC processes and budget management

Experience working across multiple offices, regions or geographies.

Strong operational, resource planning and reporting capabilitiesA passion for innovation, digital tools, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

We’d love to hear from you if you have.

Significant recent experience delivering projects within the Justice sector.

Qualification as an Architect (RIBA or RIAI)
A proven track record leading large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.

Strong design leadership and the ability to communicate a compelling vision.

Experience developing client relationships and contributing to business growth.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

The confidence to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in project leadership.

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