Design Manager: Head of Architecture Location: Remote Hybrid/Flexible UK (travel to clients, project sites and office as required) Salary: Up to 90,000 (DOE) Sector: Defence / Government / Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Security: Must be able to obtain UK SC clearance (DV desirable) The Opportunity We're looking for a Design Manager: Head of Architecture to lead and assure architectural design across a portfolio of secure and accredited infrastructure projects supporting Defence, Government and CNI clients . This is a senior leadership position, combining hands-on architectural oversight with team leadership, governance and strategic direction , driving design excellence and continuous improvement across the business. Reporting to the Head of Operational Delivery (Professional Services) , you'll be the principal architectural authority-setting standards, embedding best practice and ensuring all designs are compliant, secure, resilient, commercially sound and deliverable. What you'll be doing Lead the architectural function, setting design standards, governance, processes and best practice Provide strategic and technical leadership across all architectural design activities Manage the design process end-to-end (concept through handover) and assure quality, programme and cost Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary design teams (architects, engineers, consultants, specialist subcontractors) Develop solutions that balance security, resilience, operational needs, budget and delivery constraints Lead client-facing design activity including workshops, consultations and presentations Support tenders, proposals and business development , providing technical leadership Ensure compliance with relevant UK building regulations, planning, H&S and environmental obligations Mentor and develop the team, supporting recruitment, capability growth and professional standards/chartership Manage design risks, assumptions and dependencies across the project lifecycle What we're looking for (Essential) Significant experience in architectural design + design management within Defence, Government, CNI, secure environments , or similarly complex infrastructure sectors Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams and delivery of complex projects Strong knowledge of secure facility design, resilience and operational infrastructure Experience delivering across all RIBA Plan of Work stages Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations , planning processes and construction legislation Experience managing external consultants and design supply chains Leadership and people management capability with excellent stakeholder communication skills Commercial awareness-able to balance technical, operational and financial considerations Degree in Architecture (or related built environment discipline) Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA) or equivalent Full UK Driving Licence Ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance (DV desirable) Desirable Delivery experience for MOD, Government Departments, Defence Primes, or CNI operators Knowledge of security accreditation processes and secure estate requirements BIM / digital design / Common Data Environments exposure Project management qualification (PRINCE2 / APM or equivalent) Experience supporting bids/frameworks and business growth activity
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
Design Manager: Head of Architecture Location: Remote Hybrid/Flexible UK (travel to clients, project sites and office as required) Salary: Up to 90,000 (DOE) Sector: Defence / Government / Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Security: Must be able to obtain UK SC clearance (DV desirable) The Opportunity We're looking for a Design Manager: Head of Architecture to lead and assure architectural design across a portfolio of secure and accredited infrastructure projects supporting Defence, Government and CNI clients . This is a senior leadership position, combining hands-on architectural oversight with team leadership, governance and strategic direction , driving design excellence and continuous improvement across the business. Reporting to the Head of Operational Delivery (Professional Services) , you'll be the principal architectural authority-setting standards, embedding best practice and ensuring all designs are compliant, secure, resilient, commercially sound and deliverable. What you'll be doing Lead the architectural function, setting design standards, governance, processes and best practice Provide strategic and technical leadership across all architectural design activities Manage the design process end-to-end (concept through handover) and assure quality, programme and cost Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary design teams (architects, engineers, consultants, specialist subcontractors) Develop solutions that balance security, resilience, operational needs, budget and delivery constraints Lead client-facing design activity including workshops, consultations and presentations Support tenders, proposals and business development , providing technical leadership Ensure compliance with relevant UK building regulations, planning, H&S and environmental obligations Mentor and develop the team, supporting recruitment, capability growth and professional standards/chartership Manage design risks, assumptions and dependencies across the project lifecycle What we're looking for (Essential) Significant experience in architectural design + design management within Defence, Government, CNI, secure environments , or similarly complex infrastructure sectors Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams and delivery of complex projects Strong knowledge of secure facility design, resilience and operational infrastructure Experience delivering across all RIBA Plan of Work stages Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations , planning processes and construction legislation Experience managing external consultants and design supply chains Leadership and people management capability with excellent stakeholder communication skills Commercial awareness-able to balance technical, operational and financial considerations Degree in Architecture (or related built environment discipline) Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA) or equivalent Full UK Driving Licence Ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance (DV desirable) Desirable Delivery experience for MOD, Government Departments, Defence Primes, or CNI operators Knowledge of security accreditation processes and secure estate requirements BIM / digital design / Common Data Environments exposure Project management qualification (PRINCE2 / APM or equivalent) Experience supporting bids/frameworks and business growth activity
hackajob is collaborating with Wise to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Company Description Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money. As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere. More about our mission and what we offer . Job Description About the role We are looking for a Senior Solutions Engineer to join our growing Wise Platform team in London. The Wise Platform team works with top tier global financial institutions and major tech companies to offer Wise products and services directly to their customers. Through our API, we help partners to architect and build integrations to our world class-leading international finance products, which in turn improves Wise Platform by increasing the capabilities of our public API. This role will facilitate growth, troubleshoot and enhance the product offerings of Wise. What will you be working on? As part of the Wise Platform team, you'll play a key role in providing technical consulting and product guidance to top tier banks and other partners integrating Wise into their products, primarily in a post-sale capacity. You'll be: Acting as a trusted advisor and conduit between partners and Wise where your technical expertise will enhance the product development and integration process. Defining technical solutions, gathering requirements and supporting the delivery of integrations tailored to each partner's needs. Supporting partners during the bespoke implementation collaborating across teams to ensure smooth delivery. Managing multiple integrations in parallel and navigating ambiguity. You'll also focus on: Enhancing the integration experience for banking partners by developing comprehensive and user-friendly documentation, robust APIs, readily available SDKs, practical examples, clear code samples, and detailed reference implementations. This includes proactively identifying common integration challenges faced by banks and addressing them through improved resources and proactive support. Working closely with the technical presales team to provide expert technical guidance and support throughout the sales cycle, playing a critical role in securing new partnerships by demonstrating the technical capabilities and benefits of Wise's solutions. This involves conducting technical presentations, demonstrations, and answering complex technical questions from potential partners. Optimizing and streamlining internal processes to enhance team capacity and overall efficiency. This includes identifying areas for process improvement, developing and implementing new workflows, and leveraging automation tools to reduce manual tasks and improve turnaround times. Designing and developing innovative new features that expand the functionality of Wise's services and exposing these features through the public API, enabling seamless integration with partner systems and empowering them to leverage the full potential of Wise's platform. Diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues within the Wise product stack, providing second-line support to the API support team and ensuring timely resolution of partner inquiries and technical challenges. This requires in-depth knowledge of Wise's systems, debugging skills, and the ability to effectively communicate technical information. Serving as the technical lead for complex partnerships, acting as a crucial intermediary between Wise's engineering teams and the partner's technical teams. This involves facilitating communication, coordinating technical activities, and ensuring alignment on technical requirements and solutions. Establishing a robust feedback loop between the partner and Wise's product teams to gather valuable insights and drive continuous product improvements. This includes collecting partner feedback, analyzing usage patterns, and working with product managers to prioritize and implement enhancements that meet partner needs. You should be someone who can think holistically about the ecosystem, while also being hands-on when required. This role offers you the opportunity to: Define your own path to success, with autonomy to create and drive your vision forward. The opportunity to shape and innovate financial products across regions. Identify problems and unlock opportunities for Wise and its partners through technology solutions. Inspire teams internally and externally with your ideas, knowledge, and proactive attitude. Travel to work with teams in Tallinn and London, as well as visit partners across the EMEA region. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and at times chaotic environment and are excited about working with a diverse team to shape the future of financial integrations, this could be the perfect role for you. Qualifications What do you need? We know it's rare for a candidate to meet every requirement, and we're happy to support your growth. If you have some of these skills and a passion for learning, we'd love to hear from you! Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, able to handle ambiguity and competing priorities. Familiarity with common design patterns and architectural principles, including domain-driven design (DDD), event-driven architecture (EDA), and microservices architecture. Familiarity with Java (Spring), Kubernetes, AWS, and service mesh architectures and technologies such as RESTful APIs, API design, Swagger, OpenAPI, and OAuth2. Familiarity and working experience with relational databases (e.g.MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). 6+ years in customer-facing engineering roles ideally within financial services or similar domain (e.g. solutions engineer, IT consultant, partner engineer, integration engineer, solutions consultant). Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills. Customer centric approach. Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver projects. Strong self-management skills are essential, including the ability to manage individual projects and deals effectively. Prioritizing tasks across various work streams is also a key requirement Even if you don't have every single skill listed, we still want you to apply! Additional Information Interested? Find out more What do we offer: Starting salary: £87,500 - £111,000 + RSU's Wise Benefits For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders - without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers. If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Jul 18, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with Wise to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Company Description Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money. As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere. More about our mission and what we offer . Job Description About the role We are looking for a Senior Solutions Engineer to join our growing Wise Platform team in London. The Wise Platform team works with top tier global financial institutions and major tech companies to offer Wise products and services directly to their customers. Through our API, we help partners to architect and build integrations to our world class-leading international finance products, which in turn improves Wise Platform by increasing the capabilities of our public API. This role will facilitate growth, troubleshoot and enhance the product offerings of Wise. What will you be working on? As part of the Wise Platform team, you'll play a key role in providing technical consulting and product guidance to top tier banks and other partners integrating Wise into their products, primarily in a post-sale capacity. You'll be: Acting as a trusted advisor and conduit between partners and Wise where your technical expertise will enhance the product development and integration process. Defining technical solutions, gathering requirements and supporting the delivery of integrations tailored to each partner's needs. Supporting partners during the bespoke implementation collaborating across teams to ensure smooth delivery. Managing multiple integrations in parallel and navigating ambiguity. You'll also focus on: Enhancing the integration experience for banking partners by developing comprehensive and user-friendly documentation, robust APIs, readily available SDKs, practical examples, clear code samples, and detailed reference implementations. This includes proactively identifying common integration challenges faced by banks and addressing them through improved resources and proactive support. Working closely with the technical presales team to provide expert technical guidance and support throughout the sales cycle, playing a critical role in securing new partnerships by demonstrating the technical capabilities and benefits of Wise's solutions. This involves conducting technical presentations, demonstrations, and answering complex technical questions from potential partners. Optimizing and streamlining internal processes to enhance team capacity and overall efficiency. This includes identifying areas for process improvement, developing and implementing new workflows, and leveraging automation tools to reduce manual tasks and improve turnaround times. Designing and developing innovative new features that expand the functionality of Wise's services and exposing these features through the public API, enabling seamless integration with partner systems and empowering them to leverage the full potential of Wise's platform. Diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues within the Wise product stack, providing second-line support to the API support team and ensuring timely resolution of partner inquiries and technical challenges. This requires in-depth knowledge of Wise's systems, debugging skills, and the ability to effectively communicate technical information. Serving as the technical lead for complex partnerships, acting as a crucial intermediary between Wise's engineering teams and the partner's technical teams. This involves facilitating communication, coordinating technical activities, and ensuring alignment on technical requirements and solutions. Establishing a robust feedback loop between the partner and Wise's product teams to gather valuable insights and drive continuous product improvements. This includes collecting partner feedback, analyzing usage patterns, and working with product managers to prioritize and implement enhancements that meet partner needs. You should be someone who can think holistically about the ecosystem, while also being hands-on when required. This role offers you the opportunity to: Define your own path to success, with autonomy to create and drive your vision forward. The opportunity to shape and innovate financial products across regions. Identify problems and unlock opportunities for Wise and its partners through technology solutions. Inspire teams internally and externally with your ideas, knowledge, and proactive attitude. Travel to work with teams in Tallinn and London, as well as visit partners across the EMEA region. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and at times chaotic environment and are excited about working with a diverse team to shape the future of financial integrations, this could be the perfect role for you. Qualifications What do you need? We know it's rare for a candidate to meet every requirement, and we're happy to support your growth. If you have some of these skills and a passion for learning, we'd love to hear from you! Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, able to handle ambiguity and competing priorities. Familiarity with common design patterns and architectural principles, including domain-driven design (DDD), event-driven architecture (EDA), and microservices architecture. Familiarity with Java (Spring), Kubernetes, AWS, and service mesh architectures and technologies such as RESTful APIs, API design, Swagger, OpenAPI, and OAuth2. Familiarity and working experience with relational databases (e.g.MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). 6+ years in customer-facing engineering roles ideally within financial services or similar domain (e.g. solutions engineer, IT consultant, partner engineer, integration engineer, solutions consultant). Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills. Customer centric approach. Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver projects. Strong self-management skills are essential, including the ability to manage individual projects and deals effectively. Prioritizing tasks across various work streams is also a key requirement Even if you don't have every single skill listed, we still want you to apply! Additional Information Interested? Find out more What do we offer: Starting salary: £87,500 - £111,000 + RSU's Wise Benefits For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders - without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers. If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Job Title: Lead Architect - Project Delivery Manager Location: Nottinghamshire Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday Overview Our client, a respected architectural practice, is seeking an experienced Project Delivery Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of their busy design studio. This key role is responsible for planning, resourcing, and ensuring successful delivery of multiple architecture projects-on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. The position combines studio operations, team leadership, and project governance, supporting a high-performing, inclusive studio culture. Role and Responsibilities As the Studio Operations & Project Delivery Manager, you'll coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, manage studio workflows, and act as the main escalation point for delivery challenges. You'll work closely with directors, project leads, clients, and consultants to drive continuous improvement and ensure excellence across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Managing daily studio operations: scheduling, resourcing, and workflow planning Supporting project leads in building and delivering integrated project plans (scope, timeline, budget) Chairing weekly project reviews, tracking risks, milestones, and driving timely decision-making Monitoring performance against KPIs, fee burn, and project margins Overseeing recruitment planning, onboarding, and line-management of Project Coordinators Coaching project leads in delivery best practices and project governance Maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 (QA), CDM 2015, and ISO 19650 (BIM) standards Acting as a key escalation point for delivery issues and client communications Coordinating with external consultants, suppliers, and contractors Collaborating with Finance, HR, and IT to support studio performance and systems About You This is a senior-level opportunity for an operational leader who thrives in a creative environment and understands the nuances of project delivery in the built environment. You will be: RIBA Part 3, MCIAT, or equivalent Experienced in architecture, engineering, or construction (5+ years in operations/project delivery) Commercially astute with a strong understanding of WIP, margins, and fee structures Proficient in tools such as MS Project, Monday, CMAP, or Deltek Skilled in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and process improvement Knowledgeable in RIBA Plan of Work, CDM 2015 regulations, and BIM protocols Calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple workstreams Benefits Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) On-site facilities (e.g., gym, restaurant, free parking) Pension scheme Private healthcare plan Death in service cover Cycle to Work & EV salary sacrifice schemes Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) share scheme Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Lead Architect - Project Delivery Manager Location: Nottinghamshire Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday Overview Our client, a respected architectural practice, is seeking an experienced Project Delivery Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of their busy design studio. This key role is responsible for planning, resourcing, and ensuring successful delivery of multiple architecture projects-on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. The position combines studio operations, team leadership, and project governance, supporting a high-performing, inclusive studio culture. Role and Responsibilities As the Studio Operations & Project Delivery Manager, you'll coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, manage studio workflows, and act as the main escalation point for delivery challenges. You'll work closely with directors, project leads, clients, and consultants to drive continuous improvement and ensure excellence across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Managing daily studio operations: scheduling, resourcing, and workflow planning Supporting project leads in building and delivering integrated project plans (scope, timeline, budget) Chairing weekly project reviews, tracking risks, milestones, and driving timely decision-making Monitoring performance against KPIs, fee burn, and project margins Overseeing recruitment planning, onboarding, and line-management of Project Coordinators Coaching project leads in delivery best practices and project governance Maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 (QA), CDM 2015, and ISO 19650 (BIM) standards Acting as a key escalation point for delivery issues and client communications Coordinating with external consultants, suppliers, and contractors Collaborating with Finance, HR, and IT to support studio performance and systems About You This is a senior-level opportunity for an operational leader who thrives in a creative environment and understands the nuances of project delivery in the built environment. You will be: RIBA Part 3, MCIAT, or equivalent Experienced in architecture, engineering, or construction (5+ years in operations/project delivery) Commercially astute with a strong understanding of WIP, margins, and fee structures Proficient in tools such as MS Project, Monday, CMAP, or Deltek Skilled in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and process improvement Knowledgeable in RIBA Plan of Work, CDM 2015 regulations, and BIM protocols Calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple workstreams Benefits Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) On-site facilities (e.g., gym, restaurant, free parking) Pension scheme Private healthcare plan Death in service cover Cycle to Work & EV salary sacrifice schemes Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) share scheme Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.
