Design Manager - Head of Architecture
Defence
London
Salary
£90,000 a year
Location
London, England
Design Manager: Head of Architecture
Location:
Remote |
Hybrid/Flexible UK
(travel to clients, project sites and office as required) Salary:
Up to
£90,000
(DOE) Sector:
Defence / Government / Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Security:
Must be able to obtain
UK SC clearance
(DV desirable)
The Opportunity
We're looking for a
Design Manager: Head of Architecture
to lead and assure architectural design across a portfolio of secure and accredited infrastructure projects supporting
Defence, Government and CNI clients . This is a senior leadership position, combining
hands-on architectural oversight
with
team leadership, governance and strategic direction , driving design excellence and continuous improvement across the business. Reporting to the
Head of Operational Delivery (Professional Services) , you'll be the principal architectural authority-setting standards, embedding best practice and ensuring all designs are compliant, secure, resilient, commercially sound and deliverable.
What you'll be doing
Lead the architectural function, setting
design standards, governance, processes and best practice Provide
strategic and technical leadership
across all architectural design activities Manage the design process
end-to-end
(concept through handover) and assure quality, programme and cost Coordinate and lead
multidisciplinary design teams
(architects, engineers, consultants, specialist subcontractors) Develop solutions that balance
security, resilience, operational needs, budget and delivery constraints Lead client-facing design activity including
workshops, consultations and presentations Support
tenders, proposals and business development , providing technical leadership Ensure compliance with relevant
UK building regulations, planning, H&S and environmental obligations Mentor and develop the team, supporting
recruitment, capability growth and professional standards/chartership Manage design risks, assumptions and dependencies across the project lifecycle
What we're looking for (Essential)
Significant experience in
architectural design + design management
within
Defence, Government, CNI, secure environments , or similarly complex infrastructure sectors Proven leadership of
multidisciplinary design teams
and delivery of complex projects Strong knowledge of
secure facility design, resilience and operational infrastructure Experience delivering across
all RIBA Plan of Work stages Strong understanding of
UK Building Regulations , planning processes and construction legislation Experience managing external consultants and design supply chains Leadership and people management capability with excellent stakeholder communication skills Commercial awareness-able to balance technical, operational and financial considerations Degree in Architecture
(or related built environment discipline) Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA)
or equivalent Full UK Driving Licence Ability to obtain and maintain
SC clearance
(DV desirable)
Desirable
Delivery experience for
MOD, Government Departments, Defence Primes, or CNI operators Knowledge of
security accreditation
processes and secure estate requirements BIM / digital design / Common Data Environments exposure Project management qualification (PRINCE2 / APM or equivalent) Experience supporting bids/frameworks and business growth activity
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Location:
Remote |
Hybrid/Flexible UK
(travel to clients, project sites and office as required) Salary:
Up to
£90,000
(DOE) Sector:
Defence / Government / Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Security:
Must be able to obtain
UK SC clearance
(DV desirable)
The Opportunity
We're looking for a
Design Manager: Head of Architecture
to lead and assure architectural design across a portfolio of secure and accredited infrastructure projects supporting
Defence, Government and CNI clients . This is a senior leadership position, combining
hands-on architectural oversight
with
team leadership, governance and strategic direction , driving design excellence and continuous improvement across the business. Reporting to the
Head of Operational Delivery (Professional Services) , you'll be the principal architectural authority-setting standards, embedding best practice and ensuring all designs are compliant, secure, resilient, commercially sound and deliverable.
What you'll be doing
Lead the architectural function, setting
design standards, governance, processes and best practice Provide
strategic and technical leadership
across all architectural design activities Manage the design process
end-to-end
(concept through handover) and assure quality, programme and cost Coordinate and lead
multidisciplinary design teams
(architects, engineers, consultants, specialist subcontractors) Develop solutions that balance
security, resilience, operational needs, budget and delivery constraints Lead client-facing design activity including
workshops, consultations and presentations Support
tenders, proposals and business development , providing technical leadership Ensure compliance with relevant
UK building regulations, planning, H&S and environmental obligations Mentor and develop the team, supporting
recruitment, capability growth and professional standards/chartership Manage design risks, assumptions and dependencies across the project lifecycle
What we're looking for (Essential)
Significant experience in
architectural design + design management
within
Defence, Government, CNI, secure environments , or similarly complex infrastructure sectors Proven leadership of
multidisciplinary design teams
and delivery of complex projects Strong knowledge of
secure facility design, resilience and operational infrastructure Experience delivering across
all RIBA Plan of Work stages Strong understanding of
UK Building Regulations , planning processes and construction legislation Experience managing external consultants and design supply chains Leadership and people management capability with excellent stakeholder communication skills Commercial awareness-able to balance technical, operational and financial considerations Degree in Architecture
(or related built environment discipline) Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA)
or equivalent Full UK Driving Licence Ability to obtain and maintain
SC clearance
(DV desirable)
Desirable
Delivery experience for
MOD, Government Departments, Defence Primes, or CNI operators Knowledge of
security accreditation
processes and secure estate requirements BIM / digital design / Common Data Environments exposure Project management qualification (PRINCE2 / APM or equivalent) Experience supporting bids/frameworks and business growth activity
TPBN1_UKTJ
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