The client is an established UK practice with multiple studios across the UK, is looking to appoint a Director and Head of Residential for their London studio. This is a new role within the studio, with the vision to develop and expand their residential offering in the South of the UK.

The practice covers a wide range of sectors, including education, masterplanning, residential, retail, commercial, and office spaces. They are looking for a leader who can drive growth in the residential sector, working alongside the wider leadership team to shape their offering in the region.

The Director and Head of Residential will be responsible for defining the studio’s residential offering, reviewing and building upon existing work that has been developed, and creating a compelling offering to appeal to southern developers, brokers, and clients. The role will require a hands-on approach, client-facing work, project management, and being hands-on in the projects. There will be an expectation to be closely involved in the projects, so architects who still enjoy being hands-on would suit this opportunity.

While the company has established connections across the UK, they are not expecting a pre-existing network. However, in time, you will be expected to develop your own client base and relationships. The position is ideal for an architect looking to step into a leader...