Associate Architect

Architecture Social; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

ARB/RIBA subscriptions paid

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loan

Yoga and wellbeing programs

CPD programme and professional发展

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Architecture Social is seeking an Associate Architect to lead commercial workplace and mixed-use projects in the UK. The role involves directing design teams, coordinating consultants and delivering high-quality construction information.

You will manage client relationships, drive project planning and contribute to QA processes while mentoring junior staff and advancing within a design-led practice.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect with ~5 years PQE in a UK practice.
• Strong experience in commercial workplace, office refurbishment or mixed-use projects.
• Excellent technical and construction knowledge.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating multidisciplinary consultants.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Ambition to progress within a leading architectural practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of commercial workplace and mixed-use projects across a range of RIBA stages.
• Manage project teams, consultants and key stakeholders throughout the design and delivery process.
• Oversee the production of technical design packages and construction information.
• Act as a primary client contact, building and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Support project planning, resource management and programme coordination.
• Contribute to design reviews, quality assurance and project delivery strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.
• Help maintain and develop existing client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Team coordination

Technical delivery

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

Associate Architect | Commercial Projects

A well-established AJ100 architectural practice is looking to appoint an Associate Architect to join its commercial team. With a strong reputation for delivering high-profile workplace, office refurbishment and mixed-use developments across the UK, the practice continues to secure exciting new commissions and is looking to strengthen its leadership team. This position would suit an Architect with around 5 years' post-qualification experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. You'll be given the opportunity to lead projects, manage client relationships and play a key role in the delivery of complex commercial schemes, while working alongside a highly respected team known for both design quality and technical excellence.

The Role

You will be involved in the delivery of commercial workplace and mixed-use projects from early design stages through to completion, working closely with clients, consultants and internal teams. The role combines project leadership, technical delivery and client management, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their responsibilities and progress towards a more senior leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of commercial workplace and mixed-use projects across a range of RIBA stages.
• Manage project teams, consultants and key stakeholders throughout the design and delivery process.
• Oversee the production of technical design packages and construction information.
• Act as a primary client contact, building and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Support project planning, resource management and programme coordination.
• Contribute to design reviews, quality assurance and project delivery strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.
• Help maintain and develop existing client relationships.

Requirements

• ARB-registered Architect.
• Approximately 5 years' post-qualification experience within a UK architectural practice.
• Strong commercial workplace, office refurbishment or mixed-use project experience.
• Excellent technical and construction knowledge.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating multidisciplinary consultants.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• A collaborative approach and ambition to progress within a leading architectural practice.
• Company pension scheme contributions.
• Professional subscriptions paid, including ARB, RIBA and other relevant memberships.
• Extended Christmas shutdown in addition to annual holiday allowance.
• Season ticket loan scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, including access to bike storage, showers and lockers.
• Comprehensive CPD programme and ongoing professional development support.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and counselling.
• Free yoga, meditation and life drawing classes.
• Modern studio environment with excellent facilities and a collaborative culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Architect looking to step into an Associate-level role within a respected design-led practice. You'll have the chance to work on some of the UK's most notable commercial projects, take on greater responsibility, and join a studio that genuinely invests in the long-term development and wellbeing of its people.