Design Director

Job description

Job Title: Design Director Location: Bristol / Cardiff Brand: Boyer Salary : Competitive base and benefits About Us: LRG are an award-winning national property company, who are going through exciting periods of growth and offer tailored training and development programmes at all levels. With over 300 branches across England and Wales we have a reputation for perfection and delivering an outstanding customer experience. Investment in people is built into our culture, and there are opportunities for driven individuals to achieve their career aspirations within the company. Boyer (part of LRG) is one of the leading planning and design consultancies in the UK. With a creative, dynamic and collaborative culture, we provide advice to landowners, land promoters, housebuilders and private clients on complex and prestigious projects across England and Wales. Boyer Design, part of Boyer is a RIBA chartered practice. We are seeking an experienced Design Director to lead and grow our Design service in the Wales and West. In this highly strategic role, you will drive business development, be responsible for revenue generation, recruitment and growing the team as well as shape the creative direction of projects. The role will provide the opportunity to work with the Head of Design, Head of Wales and West and other senior Directors in shaping regional and national business growth and direction. Job Summary and key responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Design, you will contribute to the delivery of significant projects involving strategic masterplanning, concept design, layouts, design documents and detailed planning applications. What are we looking for: Background Training - Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering Be an Associate Director/Director in an established design practice or developer in the UK Have a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the UK residential industry Have a demonstrable track record of consented and delivered residential led projects in the Wales and West Have a demonstrable client following and reputation in the Wales and West Have excellent knowledge of local authorities in the Wales and West Demonstrate at least 5 years’ experience of leading teams and mentoring staff Demonstrate excellent experience of financial management Be motivated and relentless in shaping the vision to continue to grow a highly successful Design presence in the Wales and West What we can offer you: Proven track record for career growth and advancement within the company Market leading training and ongoing professional development Supportive and collaborative team environment Benefits: Competitive base salary and benefits Salary sacrifice pension scheme 30 days annual leave + bank holidays per annum Private Medical insurance Death in Service insurance Cycle to work scheme All candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work permanently in the UK without sponsorship. LRG are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry. LRG d oes not engage the services of Recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referral from Recruitment agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.