Design Director

Overview

In this Design Director role, you will lead and grow Boyer’s Midlands design service within a top UK planning and design consultancy. You will help shape the regional creative direction while driving business development and revenue growth in collaboration with senior leaders. You’ll oversee strategic masterplanning and design delivery on residential-led projects, mentoring teams and strengthening client relationships across the Midlands. This is a high-impact, strategic position at the intersection of design excellence and growth. You will play a pivotal role in expanding Boyer’s presence and delivering outstanding customer experiences in the region.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive base salary and benefits
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays per annum
• Private Medical insurance
• Death in Service insurance
• Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Midlands Design service and team
• Drive business development and revenue generation for the Midlands
• Recruitment and staff growth
• Shape the creative direction of projects across West and East Midlands
• Collaborate with Head of Design, Head of Midlands and other senior Directors
• Contribute to delivery on strategic masterplanning, concept design, layouts, design documents and detailed planning applications
• Maintain and expand client relationships with Midlands-based clients
• Ensure excellent knowledge of local authorities in the Midlands
• Provide leadership and mentorship to design staff
• Oversee financial management related to design projects and the Midlands practice

Key requirements

• Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering
• Associate Director/Director experience in an established design practice or developer in the UK
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in the UK residential industry
• Demonstrable track record of consented and delivered residential-led projects in the Midlands
• Demonstrable client following and reputation in the Midlands
• Excellent knowledge of local authorities in the Midlands
• At least 5 years’ experience leading teams and mentoring staff
• Strong experience in financial management and budget control
• Motivated to grow a successful Design presence in the Midlands

• Leadership and mentoring
• Client relationship management
• Strategic thinking
• Masterplanning
• Concept design
• Layouts and planning documentation

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