About Leonard Design Architects

Leonard Design Architects are an international architecture and master-planning practice. They design mixed-use projects including residential, retail, offices, hotels, leisure and resorts.

David Leonard formed the company in 2006. He had no office and rented a desk and chair, and started designing with a few drawing pens.

Today, the company’s head office is in Nottingham and it has further offices in London, Mauritius and Sydney. Directors are David Leonard, Mike Nagelsztajn, Ian Staples, Hin Sim, Paul Sutliff and John Morgan.

The firm operates across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, India, Korea, Mauritius and Jamaica. The emphasis is on creating great destinations and maximising potential.

The company has a wealth of experience within the design studio covering all aspects of master-planning, feasibility studies, architectural design and urban regeneration. They’ve worked with some of the leading designers and specialists across many different disciplines.

What is it like to work for Leonard Design Architects

Personal Growth

83% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Leonard Design have a mentoring scheme whereby each member of staff is assigned a mentor whom they can talk to about work related or personal issues. Internal workshops also support staff with their development.

83% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

My Company

95% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Each employee completes a record of achievement every November, which sees them list out all of their achievements in month order, and a summary of how they have performed over the past 12 months. This is then fed into their career review.

95% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Fair Deal

72% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Each member of staff is given £100 to use towards a method of travel - either plane, car, train or boat, which gives them the chance to visit a special location with stunning architecture. They are then asked to take photos and return to the office to present their findings.

72% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

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Benefits:

Gym

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