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Managing Director

London Office💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-26

Core

Oversee London office operations and drive firm growth across UK/European markets by securing opportunities and building strategic partnerships.

Role type

Managing Director (Architecture)

Builds

Architecture projects including multi-family housing, labs, and retail experiences for iconic brands

Domain

Architecture / Construction / Real Estate

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

ARB registration, RIBA chartered membership, UK Building Regulations expertise, London planning system knowledge, P&L management, budgeting, resource allocation, client relationship management, team leadership, project accounting, fee proposal drafting, network development

Preferred skills

Experience with US-based companies, startup environment management, heritage/conervation area requirements knowledge

Technologies

RIBA Plan of Work, UK Planning Applications

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of the London studio including P&L responsibility and budgeting; Provide high-level design direction and technical oversight on UK projects; Lead and mentor a high-performing team; Serve as primary point of contact for UK clients; Ensure compliance with UK regulations and RIBA stages; Act as liaison between US leadership and London office; Oversee office hiring, performance, and learning & development

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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