Job reference
226330_1778771173
Company Name
Salary
£50000 - £58000 per annum + Company Benefits
Location
Bury St Edmunds
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
14/05/2026
Closing date
04/06/2026
Design Team Leader
Bury St Edmunds
Salary: £50-58,000
A leading architecture and property consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Design Team Leader to oversee and develop its established design team based near Bury St Edmunds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior design professional to take ownership of a busy and growing team, supporting the delivery of a wide range of architectural and rural development projects across the UK. The business works across planning, architecture and property services, delivering creative and commercially focused solutions for rural, agricultural, residential and commercial clients.
The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, managing team performance, overseeing project delivery and helping to drive standards, collaboration and efficiency across the design department.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Leadership opportunity within an established and growing consultancy
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects
* Career progression opportunities
* Company pension
* Holiday allowance
Responsibilities
* Lead, manage and mentor a design team
* Oversee workload planning and resource allocation across the department
* Ensure projects are delivered to agreed timescales and quality standards
* Support and develop team performance through regular coaching and guidance
* Work closely with planning and property teams across the business
* Maintain high technical and design standards across all projects
* Support recruitment, onboarding and team development initiatives
* Drive continuous improvement within processes and project delivery
* Act as a senior point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
Experience Required
* Degree in Architectural Technology or an ARB registered Architect
* Previous experience managing a design or architectural team
* Strong background within architectural design, planning or consultancy environments
* Excellent people management and leadership skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
* Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
* Experience within rural, residential, agricultural or commercial projects would be advantageous
* Proficient understanding of design processes, planning and project delivery
* Commercially aware with a proactive and organised approach
I look forward to hearing from you soon!