Head of Architecture

Head of Architecture Commutable from Redhill, Oxted, Epsom, Surrey £75,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Clear Route to Director/MD + Full Autonomy to Build a division Are you a Senior Architect ready to step up into a leadership role with real autonomy and influence? Do you want to lead and grow a department within a business that has strong backing, major projects, and ambitious expansion plans? This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Architect to join a growing, multidisciplinary consultancy where you will take full ownership of the architectural function and build a team around you. This established consultancy operates across architecture and structural engineering, delivering turnkey solutions on major commercial projects including transport hubs and infrastructure schemes. Backed by a large parent group and with significant growth plans, the business is focused on becoming a market leader while maintaining a collaborative, low-pressure working environment. In this role, you will take responsibility for all architectural output, working alongside senior leadership while leading projects from concept through to delivery. You will be client-facing, managing relationships and playing a key role in business growth, while also developing and expanding the architectural team over time. This is a genuine opportunity to build your own division and leave a lasting impact on the business. With that, the ideal candidate will be a qualified Architect (ARB/RIBA) with strong technical ability, excellent communication skills, and experience working in a multidisciplinary or commercial project environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to step into a strategic leadership role, offering long-term progression to director and even MD level within a supportive and growing organisation. The Role: Leading and overseeing all architectural output across the business Managing projects from design through to delivery (RIBA stages 2-6) Acting as a key client contact and representing the business externally Working closely with senior leadership on business growth strategy Overseeing and mentoring junior staff, with scope to build a team Producing designs, drawings, and technical reports Office-based in Redhill with occasional travel to sites The Person: ARB registered Architect (RIBA Part 3 qualified) Strong experience across commercial or multidisciplinary projects Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD Excellent communication and client-facing skills Commercially aware with leadership ambition Collaborative, proactive, and driven to build and grow a team Commutable distance to Redhill Reference Number: BBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Lewis Jones at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates