Architect Associate Director

Pragma Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in the UK seeks a dynamic Architectural Associate Director. This role involves managing teams across international projects, elevating design quality, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has experience in aviation projects and proficiency in Revit. Join a collaborative studio environment that offers agility in working arrangements and numerous growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Agile working arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative studio environment

Private medical and life insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing a team across large-scale projects.
• Experience in aviation projects is essential.
• Knowledge of UK and international construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team across international projects to deliver design excellence.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the project processes.
• Liaise with Senior Associate/Director to deliver innovative projects.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Client management

Understanding of construction techniques

Proficiency in Revit

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in related design field

Professional registration or equivalent

Job description

Are you a dynamic Architectural Associate Director with an innovative portfolio to match? Are you looking to gain experience across a range of UK and global projects?

TheAssociate Director leadsand inspirestheir teamto ensurethat innovative andthought-provoking international and UK projects achieve high-quality design standards and are delivered on time and on budget.They operate autonomously, requiring only minimal supervision from theSenior Associate / Director and are responsible for supporting junior colleagues to achievetheir full potential.Not only do they support the delivery of corporate-level business development strategies, but they actively support the developmentof leads and generation of new business acrossexisting and future sectors and markets.

What we’re looking for :

• Has experience ofsuccessfullyleading and managinga teamacross large-scale international and UK projectsthrough all RIBA stages
• Experiencein aviation projects is essential
• Experience working with UK and international construction regulations
• Understanding of construction techniques
• Demonstrate the ability to develop high quality presentation material and present progress and proposals
• Has a proactive approach to client management, with a proven track record of engaging potential clients and partners
• Commercially astute, demonstrated througheffective decision-making, project resourcingand management
• Strong organisational and people management skills,encouraging collaboration and innovation within the teams to maximise performance
• Possesses proficiency with computer applications commonly used within the individual’s discipline
• Good level of Knowledge with Revit
• Degree in related design field or equivalent certification or skill level
• Professional registration or equivalent is preferred

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home
• Opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced, global company
• A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities
• 23 days annual leave with the option to buy more
• A range of benefits, including private medical / life insurance and pension

If this role interests you, read on for details about the role's responsibilities.

Project Management

• Managestheir team across international projects to deliverdesign and technical excellence that meet high quality standards
• Plans, coordinates and manages the project process, maintaining involvement throughout
• Liaises with Senior Associate / Director to ensure that innovative andthought provokingprojects are delivered consistently
• Leads project meetings and some client presentations, increasingly acting as the primary contact for client interaction and maintaining good relationships with clients to maximise opportunities for repeat business

Leadership

• Role modelsBenoy’svalues and fosters a collaborative environment in which innovation is encouraged and best practice shared
• Leads, guides and provides training to junior talent, providing timely feedback that contributes to their continuing creative, technical and professional development
• Initiatesor participates instudio or group activities, leads brainstorming sessions and manages conflictseffectively

Client Relationships

• Leads project meetings and some client presentations, increasingly acting as the primary contact for client interaction and maintaining good relationships with clients to maximise opportunities for repeat business
• Engages with colleagues to support the development of new business, enhancing internal and external communication via functions, events, forums and publications
• Assists in the preparation of feebids andundertakes fee proposals and fee negotiations for projects

Budget Control

• Demonstrates asoundunderstanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and ensures project fees are maximisedproject targets are achieved through sensible management of time and allocated resource