MVRDV is looking for a new head for its urban studio in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Job description

In this role, you will collaborate with the partners responsible for strategy and business development, the managing director, the finance director, studio directors of the various markets and the founding partners. Your very diverse tasks will focus on three particular subjects: strategy and business development, projects and operations.

Strategy and business development

You represent MVRDV in contact with current and potential clients and enlarge and further develop MVRDV’s network of clients. You contribute to developing MVRDV’s characteristic urban design and research approach.

setting up and maintaining a strong network with local partners with a focus on the Dutch market – public and private clients, municipalities, co-architects, advisors and engineers
analyse the local markets, assist in marketing strategy making
acquire direct commissions in close collaboration with BD
input in the negotiation process for contracts and fees
internal collaboration with market teams
attend presentations and workshops with local stakeholders

Projects

You will be the first line of contact between MVRDV and the client.

experience in leading large and complex projects in different scales and complexities
manage client and design process and keep track of planning and budget
coordination between the Rotterdam design team and the local stakeholders/advisors
client meetings, workshops and site visits during planning (national and international)
frequent contact with the design team on progress and results, ensuring excellent output to clients
supervising the internal collaborations where urban knowledge is key
write texts for the business plans and tenders

Operations

You will be responsible for general managerial matters of urban studio, including but not limited to finance, human resources and administration.

assist in creating the business plan for urban studio and revising it annually, including targets and strategy
monitor the finance situation of urban studio in close collaboration with the finance department
recruitment and people-related activities, including reviews, development, trainings, social events and team spirit

Requirements

strong leadership and social skills (empathic, inspiring and encouraging)
outspoken and able to present MVRDV-urbanism to the outside world
good communicator, fluent in English and Dutch
has experience in business development, marketing and strong project management skills
strong writing skills
has an MSc in urban design and/or is registered as an urban planner
has extensive knowledge of and affinity with our work and philosophy and approach to architecture and urbanism
has a minimum of ten years of proven experience in the Dutch market managing projects, clients and teams
has academic experience

What we offer

Beyond the opportunity to work within a globally and ambitious company, here are a few benefits that we offer:

competitive salary, considering your skills and personal value for the organisation, determined by the collective agreement for staff employed in architecture Architecten CAO
personal development budget
travel allowance for your home-office commutes
automatically take part of the Architects Pension scheme when working for MVRDV
30 paid holiday days based on a fulltime employment of 40 working hours per week
regular excursions, parties and corporate activities such as sports
healthy lunch in our office
we contribute to your sports subscription at OneFit
a great office location in the centre of Rotterdam near the train station

This is us

MVRDV is a global operating firm with a team of more than 300 employees, dedicated to innovative architecture and urban design. Founded in 1993, the MVRDV headquarters are based in Rotterdam with subsidiaries in Shanghai, Berlin, Paris and New York.

We’d love for you to join us!

MVRDV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treat all employees and applicants equally, regardless of gender or marital status, colour, nationality or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, sexual orientation, disability or age.

Interested?

Please reach out to us if you are interested after reading this vacancy and you want to learn more about this position, the team or our organisation. Click here to apply and/or leave your contact details if you want to explore the potential opportunities!

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