Head of Architecture

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + benefits + bonus

About The Role

A rare opportunity to join a leading UK developer of state of the art care homes and supported living schemes as Head of Architecture. This is a strategic, client-side leadership role ideal for an Associate level Architect or Technologist ready to take full ownership of an in-house team and architectural function.

You will lead a growing and very capable internal design team, drive design and technical delivery, and be responsible for the architectural function’s commercial performance — including resource planning and internal P&L accountability.

For the right candidate, this role offers a genuine opportunity to progress to Director level within the next couple of years, as the business continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the in-house architectural team
• Oversee all project stages from feasibility and planning to technical delivery
• Ensure efficient, commercially viable design output aligned with buildability
• Take responsibility for architectural function P&L and internal resource planning
• Liaise with internal development and land team, construction partner, planning consultants, and senior stakeholders
• Contribute to wider strategic decision-making as a key member of the senior team
• A fully qualified Architect with a minimum of 8 years’ post-Part III experience or a highly experienced senior level Technologist.
• Currently operating at Associate or Associate Director level, with experience of the responsibilities expected at this seniority — including leadership, delivery oversight, and client or stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrable experience in the delivery of residential, care, healthcare or supported living schemes
• Commercially astute, with experience of P&L responsibility, budget management, or internal resourcing
• Technically strong, with Revit/BIM awareness and a focus on compliance and buildability
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ambition to develop into a Director-level role as the team and business continue to grow
• Basic salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• Generous car allowance (or company car option)
• Performance-related bonus
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Office-based role in a collaborative, commercially focused team
• Join a well-funded, expanding developer with a strong care-sector pipeline
• Lead and grow an internal architectural function with real autonomy
• Influence project strategy, delivery methods, and business outcomes
• Clear pathway to Director level for candidates who demonstrate leadership and commercial impact

Ideal Candidate

• A fully qualified Architect with a minimum of 8 years’ post-Part III experience or a highly experienced senior level Technologist.
• Currently operating at Associate or Associate Director level, with experience of the responsibilities expected at this seniority — including leadership, delivery oversight, and client or stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrable experience in the delivery of residential, care, healthcare or supported living schemes
• Commercially astute, with experience of P&L responsibility, budget management, or internal resourcing
• Technically strong, with Revit/BIM awareness and a focus on compliance and buildability
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ambition to develop into a Director-level role as the team and business continue to grow

The Package

• Basic salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• Generous car allowance (or company car option)
• Performance-related bonus
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Office-based role in a collaborative, commercially focused team

Why Apply?

• Join a well-funded, expanding developer with a strong care-sector pipeline
• Lead and grow an internal architectural function with real autonomy
• Influence project strategy, delivery methods, and business outcomes
• Clear pathway to Director level for candidates who demonstrate leadership and commercial impact

Apply via the link or contact Recruit Build for further information.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.