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Design Director New

Job reference

254240_1785947004

Company Name

Penguin Recruitment

Salary

£60000 - £70000 per annum + plus benefits

Location

Loughborough

Industry sector

Environment

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

05/08/2026

Closing date

26/08/2026

Job Title: Design Director

Ref: BM259

Location: Loughborough

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

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

There are many more roles available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role