Associate Director - Architectural Practice

About the role

A well-established architectural practice with a strong track record in Life Science, Healthcare and large-scale commercial projects is recruiting an experienced Associate Director to join its management team. The role has a clear, agreed pathway towards Partner status and combines project leadership with a strong commercial and business development focus.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through to completion, managing programmes, budgets, resources and delivery
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external consultants, and oversee design, planning and technical delivery
• Manage project fees, invoicing, cash flow and financial performance
• Lead, mentor and develop architectural teams, and support recruitment and resource planning
• Contribute to bids and tenders, and develop existing client relationships while identifying new opportunities
• Support the wider management team with the strategic growth of the practice

Required profile

• Experienced architectural professional ready for senior management; Life Science and/or Healthcare experience is beneficial but not essential
• Strong background in large-scale commercial projects, with project leadership, client management and commercial experience
• Significant post-qualification experience in UK architectural practice and a strong track record of successful project delivery
• Experience managing programmes, budgets, resources and project teams, and leading and mentoring teams
• Commercial awareness, including fees, invoicing and project financial management
• Experience of business development and winning new work, with an established professional network

Required skills

• ARB registration and a recognised UK architectural qualification
• Good understanding of health and safety and HR responsibilities
• Strong design and technical knowledge
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit

What we offer

• Salary of £70,000+ depending on experience
• Clear pathway towards Partner status within an agreed timeframe
• Opportunity to join the existing management team and influence the practice's growth
• Flexible working hours, healthcare and pension
• Additional company benefits to be discussed at interview