Associate Architect - London Studio

About the role

10 Design, an international design practice with studios in Asia, America and Europe and part of the 10N Collective, is growing its London studio. It is seeking accomplished Architects with strong design, leadership and project delivery expertise to join as Associates. You will lead project delivery across a wide range of sectors and scales, working closely with Associate Directors, Directors and Principals, and the role offers a path towards Associate Director and other senior positions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project teams and own project delivery, managing programme, scope and quality objectives and coordinating internal teams, consultants and specialists
• Lead design from concept to detailed design, oversee drawings, models, reports and presentations, and integrate structural, MEP and specialist consultant information
• Build client relationships, lead meetings and design reviews, and represent 10 Design professionally with clients, consultants and authorities
• Oversee technical design packages, support planning, statutory and regulatory submissions, and monitor quality, coordination and compliance
• Mentor Architects, Project Architects and Architectural Assistants, support recruitment and foster a collaborative studio culture
• Contribute to bids, proposals, fee proposals and project pitches, and represent the firm at industry events and marketing activities

Required profile

• ARB registered Architect (RIBA Part III) or international equivalent
• 8+ years of professional experience in a design-led architectural practice
• Experience leading project teams, delivering UK and/or international projects, and managing client relationships
• Demonstrable expertise in one or more sectors such as mixed-use, hospitality, residential, commercial, science and research, civic or cultural projects
• Experience in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is advantageous
• Portfolio showing creativity, design excellence and built project experience

Required skills

• Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Enscape or equivalent visualisation software, Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite
• Grasshopper, Adobe Illustrator, BIM coordination platforms and BIM collaboration tools are desirable
• Strong leadership, communication and commercial awareness

Working arrangements: right to work in the UK is required, hybrid working with a minimum of 4 days per week in the London studio, occasional travel, and career development through leadership training and mentoring. Applications require a CV (PDF, max two A4 pages) and a sample portfolio (PDF, up to ten A3 pages).