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