Take the operational lead of a major London studio within a national consultancy — where your management expertise ensures seamless delivery across architecture, interiors and planning teams.

At Architecture Social, we work with large multidisciplinary consultancies, international practices and multi-office design firms who need experienced studio managers to lead the day-to-day operations of their London offices. Managing teams of 50 to 150 or more, these roles demand commercial awareness, strong leadership and the ability to influence at senior levels. We maintain active shortlists of experienced operations professionals so that when a consultancy of this scale is recruiting, your profile is already front of mind.

What our clients typically ask for:
— A proactive and experienced operations professional with a background in the AEC or professional services sector
— Demonstrable experience managing studios or offices of 50 or more people
— Strong commercial awareness including budget development, monitoring and vendor management
— Skills in space planning, desk allocation, facilities management and health and safety compliance
— Experience coordinating with HR on recruitment, performance reviews and staff welfare
— Ability to drive sustainability initiatives and cultural consistency across the studio
— Familiarity with ISO 9001 and 14001 management systems and their practical application

If you have the leadership presence and operational expertise to run a major studio and you thrive on the challenge of keeping large, diverse teams working effectively, we want to hear from you.

Why register with Architecture Social? Senior studio management roles within large consultancies are high-impact positions that are typically filled through executive-level recruitment processes. By registering with us, you enter a confidential shortlist that gives you access to these opportunities as they arise. We provide detailed briefings on the organisational culture, studio dynamics and expectations of each role, so you can make well-informed decisions about your next career step.

How to apply: Share your CV along with a summary of the scale and scope of your operational management experience. A senior consultant will reach out to discuss your ambitions, and we will be in touch as soon as a fitting opportunity becomes available.