Design Director at Benoy Architects - Abu Dhabi

Newark and Sherwood, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design Leadership, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Innovation, Sustainability, Financial Performance, Project Delivery, Strategy, Architecture, Design Quality, Technology Integration, Mentoring, Stakeholder Management, Commercial Awareness, Contractual Terms

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

Lead, shape and deliver exceptional architecture with Benoy. Why Join Us? 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 About the Role 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. What You’ll Be Doing Business Development & Clients * 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 Design Leadership * 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 Financial & Project Performance * 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 Leadership & Team Development * 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 Contribution to the Practice * 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 What We’re Looking For * Proven experience in a senior architectural leadership role * Strong track record in winning work and developing clients * Experience delivering complex, high-value architectural projects * 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 Apply Now 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.

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Responsibilities

This pivotal leadership role involves leading the delivery of major architectural projects across the UK and internationally, focusing on growing client relationships and winning new work. The director will act as a design and thought leader, driving innovation and sustainability while shaping the strategic direction of the Newark studio.