Architect Associate/ Senior Associate/ Director

Morson Human Resources Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is supporting a Cardiff architectural practice in recruiting an Associate Architect, Senior Associate Architect or Director. The role leads projects from concept to completion, manages deadlines, budgets and teams, and drives client relationships and bid opportunities.

The position offers senior responsibility with emphasis on strategic growth, financial performance, and leadership within a growing Cardiff studio.

Qualifications

• ARB registration and a UK architectural qualification.
• Significant post‑qualification experience in UK practice.
• Strong track record of project management and delivery.
• Experience managing deadlines, programmes, budgets, and resources.
• Knowledge of cash flow, invoicing and project financial management.
• Experience in people management and team development.
• Understanding of employment law and HR responsibilities.
• Health and safety management experience.
• Excellent design, technical and client-facing skills.
• Experience in business development at Senior Associate/Director level.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit software.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from concept through to completion.
• Manage project programmes, deadlines, budgets, resources and delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure high standards.
• Manage client and consultant relationships.
• Oversee design, planning and technical delivery.
• Manage cash flow, invoicing, fees and project financial performance.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to staff.
• Support recruitment and resource planning.
• Contribute to bids, tenders and business development.
• Identify and develop new client and project opportunities.
• Support growth and strategic direction of the Cardiff studio.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client facing

Communication

Health & safety

Education

ARB registration

UK architectural qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Morson is working with an established and growing architectural practice in Cardiff that is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Architect, Senior Associate Architect or Director. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior architect to take a leading role within a successful studio, with the level of appointment dependent on experience and aspirations.

The Role

• Leading architectural projects from concept through to completion.
• Managing project programmes, deadlines, budgets, resources, and delivery.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard.
• Managing client and consultant relationships.
• Overseeing design, planning, and technical delivery.
• Managing cash flow, invoicing, fees, and project financial performance.
• Providing effective people management and leadership, including mentoring, performance management and team development.
• Applying a sound understanding of employment law and HR processes.
• Ensuring appropriate health and safety procedures and responsibilities are maintained across projects and the studio.
• Supporting recruitment, resource planning, and the development of the team.
• Contributing to bids, tenders, and business development.
• Identifying and developing new client and project opportunities.
• Supporting the overall growth and strategic direction of the Cardiff studio.

At Director level, there will be greater emphasis on business development, winning new work, senior client relationships, commercial performance, people leadership and the strategic management of the studio.

About You

• ARB registration and a recognised UK architectural qualification.
• Significant post-qualification experience within UK architectural practice.
• A strong track record of project management and successful project delivery.
• Experience managing deadlines, programmes, budgets, and project resources.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow, invoicing, and commercial/project financial management.
• Experience in people management, leadership, and team development.
• A good working knowledge of employment law and HR responsibilities.
• Understanding and experience of health and safety management.
• Excellent design, technical, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Experience in business development and winning work, particularly at Senior Associate/Director level.
• A proactive, commercially aware, and collaborative approach.
• A range of sector experience and network to bring with you to the business
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/ OR Revit software

This role would suit an experienced Associate, Senior Associate or Director looking for greater responsibility and the opportunity to influence the operational, commercial and strategic development of a growing Cardiff studio.