Director Of Architecture

Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of architects, designers, and project managers.
• Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Business Development: Identify and win new business opportunities, collaborate with others, and contribute to the growth of the firm.
• Project Oversight: Lead project processing responsibility: agree on appropriate actions and take personal responsibility for project delivery and execution – either directly or working in partnership with others.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure high-quality design standards and adherence to project timelines.
• Team Management: Mentor and guide team members, fostering professional growth and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience and a minimum of 5 years leading a team.
• Proven track record:  Successfully leading projects.
• Strong client-side experience: The ability to understand client needs and translate them into design solutions.
• Business acumen: Ability to significantly contribute to company-wide business development efforts.
• Excellent communication skills: Able to articulate design concepts and lead presentations.
• Team player: Collaborative and supportive leadership style with a proven track record of managing teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect.
• Proficiency in architectural software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.).
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and ability to articulate design strategies across different levels.
• Drive, energy and passion.