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Posted 07 August, 2026

Design Director

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Loughborough, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Design Director

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Ref: BM259

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Location: Loughborough

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Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

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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.

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Benefits for the role of Design Director include:

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  • Highly competitive salary
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  • Generous holiday allowance
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  • Contributory pension scheme
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  • Private medical insurance
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  • Cycle to work scheme
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  • Professional development
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  • Personal development
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Duties for the role of Design Director:

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

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