Purcell group
Oxford, Oxfordshire
We are extending our West region senior leadership team, and are looking for a Partner or Associate Partner based in our Oxford studio, who will strategically win and deliver work in the West of England. We are looking for someone who is ambitious and results-driven, who can contribute to winning new business, support with leading and developing the studio, and manage a mixture of bespoke architectural projects. Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 300 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022. Reporting directly to the Regional Partner and working closely with the Oxford leadership team, you will prioritise new business generation activities and support the delivery of a robust long-term strategy for the studio that will provide opportunities for growth in Oxford and the region. This will include identifying industry trends and opportunities for securing new architectural and conservation projects across a range of sectors for public and private clients. The pursuing of these opportunities will include maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients. Our benefits package includes Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH) Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Company day out Enhanced learning & development opportunities. The role What we're looking for Strategic Thinking and Vision Industry recognition and thought-leader Proven ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans. Demonstrated foresight in identifying and acting on future trends and disruptions. Commercial Acumen Strong understanding of project financial management Skilled in analysing financial position to drive growth and profitability. Leadership and Influence Able to uphold and embody the Purcell values and behaviours. Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to inspire teams and stakeholders. Ability to organise and plan with strong analytical skills. Proven ability of leading, managing, and developing individuals and teams, through excellent communication and people skills Operational Excellence Deep understanding of design project lifecycle and construction project procurement Lead and manage the seamless running of all architectural projects to the highest standard Experience in quality assurance, and client service delivery. Stakeholder Management Excellent presentation skills (Visual, written and spoken) Track record of building lasting relationships with clients and consultants with strong client satisfaction Skilled negotiator with ability to resolve conflict and build consensus. Qualifications and Experience Minimum 10-15 years' post-qualification experience with at least 5 years at senior leadership level Qualifications, Accreditations, Memberships: Essential: ARB, RIBA Desirable: AABC, IHBC, RIBASCA Knowledge of local Oxford market and Higher Education sector track record of networking and relationship building across the Oxfordshire and surrounding counties. Direct experience of heritage and adaptive reuse project Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams. Delivery or management of projects in BIM How to apply Please email a copy of your CV and portfolio referencing job codeP0029 . Please include details of your Right to Work in the United Kingdom, as well as an available start date. This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell. Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you're enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply. When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name - we don't require full or birth names at this stage. We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search. As world leaders of heritage and conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live. We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.
We are extending our West region senior leadership team, and are looking for a Partner or Associate Partner based in our Oxford studio, who will strategically win and deliver work in the West of England. We are looking for someone who is ambitious and results-driven, who can contribute to winning new business, support with leading and developing the studio, and manage a mixture of bespoke architectural projects. Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 300 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022. Reporting directly to the Regional Partner and working closely with the Oxford leadership team, you will prioritise new business generation activities and support the delivery of a robust long-term strategy for the studio that will provide opportunities for growth in Oxford and the region. This will include identifying industry trends and opportunities for securing new architectural and conservation projects across a range of sectors for public and private clients. The pursuing of these opportunities will include maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients. Our benefits package includes Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH) Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Company day out Enhanced learning & development opportunities. The role What we're looking for Strategic Thinking and Vision Industry recognition and thought-leader Proven ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans. Demonstrated foresight in identifying and acting on future trends and disruptions. Commercial Acumen Strong understanding of project financial management Skilled in analysing financial position to drive growth and profitability. Leadership and Influence Able to uphold and embody the Purcell values and behaviours. Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to inspire teams and stakeholders. Ability to organise and plan with strong analytical skills. Proven ability of leading, managing, and developing individuals and teams, through excellent communication and people skills Operational Excellence Deep understanding of design project lifecycle and construction project procurement Lead and manage the seamless running of all architectural projects to the highest standard Experience in quality assurance, and client service delivery. Stakeholder Management Excellent presentation skills (Visual, written and spoken) Track record of building lasting relationships with clients and consultants with strong client satisfaction Skilled negotiator with ability to resolve conflict and build consensus. Qualifications and Experience Minimum 10-15 years' post-qualification experience with at least 5 years at senior leadership level Qualifications, Accreditations, Memberships: Essential: ARB, RIBA Desirable: AABC, IHBC, RIBASCA Knowledge of local Oxford market and Higher Education sector track record of networking and relationship building across the Oxfordshire and surrounding counties. Direct experience of heritage and adaptive reuse project Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams. Delivery or management of projects in BIM How to apply Please email a copy of your CV and portfolio referencing job codeP0029 . Please include details of your Right to Work in the United Kingdom, as well as an available start date. This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell. Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you're enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply. When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name - we don't require full or birth names at this stage. We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search. As world leaders of heritage and conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live. We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.
Purcell group
Purcell is looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Business Development Manager to join our London studio. Working closely with our regional London & South East Leadership team, the Senior Business Development Manager will drive growth in the London & South East region across multiple sectors. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of the region's business development, as well as working closely with the wider Business Development and National Sector teams. We're looking for / seeking a commercially sharp, results driven and tenacious Senior Business Development Manager with excellent relationship building skills. The role will combine strategic thinking with forging partnerships, both internally and externally, to increase our market presence and revenue in the region's target sectors. We are a progressive practice, so you'll need to understand our culture and strategy. It's an entrepreneurial job, with lots of responsibility and the ability to identify opportunities and deliver results. Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 300 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022. Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment. It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy. Our benefits package includes Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH) Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Company day out Enhanced learning & development opportunities. The role Lead the development and delivery of the regional business development strategy. Work closely with the Regional Leadership team to identify new business opportunities for the LSE region across core sectors. Identify key targets, arrange and attend external business development meetings to generate leads. Plan and lead targeted business development campaigns. Schedule and manage regular meetings with key regional team members to keep track of opportunities and business development activities. Proactively engage with the regional team to encourage and support business development activities and initiatives. Build a focused networking strategy around key industry events, including identifying speaking opportunities. Engage with the regional team to ensure regular attendees as well as intel shared and follow ups. Build own network of contacts through regularly attending industry networking events as well as setting up and attending p2p and other business development meetings. Organise Purcell hosted events, such as NextGen networking events, roundtable events, panel events etc. Support sector leads on a national level, enabling shared intel and opportunities across the practice. Manage CRM for the Region, including generating and sharing the leads tracker and activity reports, sharing with other regions and teams as appropriate. Manage monthly regional business development meetings including preparing the agenda and organising minutes. These meetings focus on sector market intelligence, campaigns and leads. Understand the principles of winning bids and analysis with those involved, both wins and losses. Build confidence and share best practice with regional activists for networking and other business development activities, building the knowledge and skills to successfully undertake work-winning activities. Work closely with the marketing team & graphics to ensure required collateral is available for use in bids and for prospective client / collaborator presentations. Work closely with the bids team to share information on leads ahead of bid opportunities. Work closely with wider business development team to share market intel and regional activities and campaigns. Work with LSE leadership team to gather client feedback to ensure we continue to deliver high-quality projects and build long-term client relationships. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. How to apply Please email a copy of your CV and portfolio referencing job codeP0063 . Please include details of your Right to Work in the United Kingdom, as well as an available start date. This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell. Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you're enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply. When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name - we don't require full or birth names at this stage. We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search. As world leaders of heritage and conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live. We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.
Purcell is looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Business Development Manager to join our London studio. Working closely with our regional London & South East Leadership team, the Senior Business Development Manager will drive growth in the London & South East region across multiple sectors. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of the region's business development, as well as working closely with the wider Business Development and National Sector teams. We're looking for / seeking a commercially sharp, results driven and tenacious Senior Business Development Manager with excellent relationship building skills. The role will combine strategic thinking with forging partnerships, both internally and externally, to increase our market presence and revenue in the region's target sectors. We are a progressive practice, so you'll need to understand our culture and strategy. It's an entrepreneurial job, with lots of responsibility and the ability to identify opportunities and deliver results. Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 300 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022. Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment. It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy. Our benefits package includes Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH) Annual leave increasing with long service Life assurance Study sponsorship with paid study leave Employee assistance programme Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Virtual GP service Company day out Enhanced learning & development opportunities. The role Lead the development and delivery of the regional business development strategy. Work closely with the Regional Leadership team to identify new business opportunities for the LSE region across core sectors. Identify key targets, arrange and attend external business development meetings to generate leads. Plan and lead targeted business development campaigns. Schedule and manage regular meetings with key regional team members to keep track of opportunities and business development activities. Proactively engage with the regional team to encourage and support business development activities and initiatives. Build a focused networking strategy around key industry events, including identifying speaking opportunities. Engage with the regional team to ensure regular attendees as well as intel shared and follow ups. Build own network of contacts through regularly attending industry networking events as well as setting up and attending p2p and other business development meetings. Organise Purcell hosted events, such as NextGen networking events, roundtable events, panel events etc. Support sector leads on a national level, enabling shared intel and opportunities across the practice. Manage CRM for the Region, including generating and sharing the leads tracker and activity reports, sharing with other regions and teams as appropriate. Manage monthly regional business development meetings including preparing the agenda and organising minutes. These meetings focus on sector market intelligence, campaigns and leads. Understand the principles of winning bids and analysis with those involved, both wins and losses. Build confidence and share best practice with regional activists for networking and other business development activities, building the knowledge and skills to successfully undertake work-winning activities. Work closely with the marketing team & graphics to ensure required collateral is available for use in bids and for prospective client / collaborator presentations. Work closely with the bids team to share information on leads ahead of bid opportunities. Work closely with wider business development team to share market intel and regional activities and campaigns. Work with LSE leadership team to gather client feedback to ensure we continue to deliver high-quality projects and build long-term client relationships. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. How to apply Please email a copy of your CV and portfolio referencing job codeP0063 . Please include details of your Right to Work in the United Kingdom, as well as an available start date. This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell. Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you're enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply. When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name - we don't require full or birth names at this stage. We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search. As world leaders of heritage and conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live. We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.