Design Director

Lead, shape and deliver exceptional architecture with Benoy.

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

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.

• 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
• 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
• 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

• 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

• 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

• Proven experience in a senior architectural leadership role
• Strong track record in winning work and developing clients
• 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

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.