We are seeking an experienced and motivated Hospitality Sector Lead to support growth across our regional studios. This key role works directly with the Director/Board Sponsor and Regional leads, combining specialist sector knowledge, design leadership, project delivery, and work‑winning to help expand our Hospitality portfolio throughout the regions. The role is based in Sheffield, London, or Birmingham Studio.
Key Responsibilities
Sector Support & Growth
- Support the Director/Board Sponsor in delivering the sector strategy.
- Provide leadership and specialist hotel brand expertise to support work‑winning across the regional studios.
- Contribute to business development activities, bids, and client engagement.
- Identify new opportunities and support pipeline development.
Design & Technical Leadership
- Lead and contribute to the design of HLM’s hospitality projects, ensuring design excellence.
- Apply sector‑specific knowledge to develop innovative, practical solutions that focus on operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Champion best practice and continuous improvement across projects.
Project Delivery
- Ensure delivery to programme, budget, and quality expectations.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Share lessons learned and drive efficiencies across the sector.
Knowledge Sharing & Innovation
- Promote collaboration across Sectors, disciplines and regions.
- Capture and share lessons learned from projects.
- Contribute to innovation in design and sustainability.
About You
Essential Qualifications
- Qualified Architect (ARB/RIBA or equivalent).
- Minimum 5+ years post‑qualification experience.
- Proven experience designing and delivering Hospitality projects for a range of brands.
- Strong design and technical capability.
- Experience supporting bids, proposals, or client presentations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in MMC and adaptive re‑use.
Why Join Us?
You will be joining a team with strong ambitions in the residential sector, where your expertise will directly influence both project outcomes and sector growth. This is a role with real opportunity to make an impact. The position requires travel between our studios to support growth across the business.
We offer a friendly studio environment, an award‑winning lifestyle package, and a commitment to your personal development through the HLM Academy. We are an employee‑owned trust, giving our staff a sense of ownership, a say in our direction, and rewards for their contribution to future success.
Diversity, inclusion and belonging (DIB) is at the core of our business. We advocate equal opportunities and create an inclusive working environment for all. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different mode, please contact our HR team for assistance.
HLM Architects is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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