Design Director

Loughborough, England

£60000 - £70000 per annum + plus benefits

Full Time

Engineering, Planning

5 September 2026

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning planning and design consultancy who provide their expertise to the public and private sectors. They are on the lookout for an experienced and driven Design Director to lead on a range of projects across the Midlands for their Loughborough studio.

Benefits for the role of Design Director include:

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Professional development
  • Personal development

Duties for the role of Design Director:

  • Deliver significant projects that involve masterplanning, concept design and detailed planning applications
  • Contribute to business development and generate revenue for the company
  • Liaise with clients, consultants and contractors to build and maintain strong working relationships
  • Manage and mentor junior team members to contribute to their professional development and ensure successful project delivery

Skills and experience for the role of Design Director:

  • Degree within Architecture or Architectural Technology
  • Previous experience as an Associate Director within a UK practice or developer
  • Significant post qualification experience within the UK residential industry
  • Previous experience delivering residential led projects across the Midlands
  • Working knowledge of local authorities within the midlands
  • Track record of managing and mentoring a team
  • Strong experience within financial management
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

If This role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to architecture please feel free to contact Ben Moore on 01792 365008 or email ben.moore@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. There are many more roles available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role

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