Associate Architect

Pick Everard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Career and Professional Development

CSR opportunities

26 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Stakeholder pension

Professional subscriptions

Employee Discount Scheme

Eyecare Scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Pick Everard is seeking an Associate Architect to lead and shape an expanding London/Nottingham/Bristol architectural team. The role involves guiding design development, coordinating complex multi‑discipline projects and ensuring high quality technical output.

You will work across RIBA stages, develop design concepts, mentor junior staff and engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver sustainable, high‑standard architectural solutions.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect with substantial post‑qualification experience.
• Proven track record leading and delivering multi‑sector projects.
• Experience managing design development through all RIBA stages.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in client relationships, project performance and resource planning.
• Lead design development and technical solutions across project stages.
• Contribute to project delivery strategies including programming, fees and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive coordination across disciplines and maintain effective communication within the consultant team.
• Represent the practice in meetings, reviews and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Line management

Design development

Communication

Team collaboration

Sustainable design

NBS knowledge

Revit

Microsoft Office

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to appoint an Associate Architect to join our growing Architectural team.

Are you an experienced Architect eager to advance your career?

Do you thrive in a collaborative workplace where your ideas and voice are valued?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity to help shape the architecture team in London, Nottingham or Bristol. You’ll join a growing and evolving division, leading a range of design and sustainability projects, delivering work for the Ministry of Justice on the Future Prisons Programme, a sole supplier framework expected to continue over several years.

This role offers a significant opportunity for professional development, leadership, and influence within a dynamic, expanding practice that values design quality, team development, and social impact.

Our Architectural team also works across an array of other sectors, including education, blue light, healthcare, industrial, leisure and residential. If you have experience delivering within any of these areas, we encourage you to apply.

We ensure our Architects are involved in all aspects of a project and embedded within a collaborative architectural team. You will work across all RIBA stages on a varied programme of work within the custodial sector, giving you broad exposure and the opportunity to contribute to projects from early design through to delivery. You will be given individual pieces of work to undertake with supervision, work alongside talented mentors, and be encouraged and supported to develop and express your design and technical skills.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Director in managing key client relationships, project performance, and resource planning.
• Leading the development of design concepts and technical solutions across various project stages.
• Contributing to project delivery strategies, including programming, fees, and risk management.
• Taking responsibility for compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Driving coordination across disciplines and ensuring seamless communication within the wider consultant team.
• Representing the practice in meetings, reviews, and stakeholder engagements with professionalism and insight.

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

Our ideal Associate will have:

• The ability to support the strategic objectives of the business and contribute at a senior level within both the discipline and wider management team.
• Proven experience undertaking management responsibilities, including effective line management and pastoral care of team members.
• A strong track record of leading and delivering projects of varying scale and complexity across multiple sectors and all stages of design and delivery.
• Experience working collaboratively within large, multidisciplinary teams, including on major and complex projects.
• The capability to work closely with Directors to manage project briefs, fees, costs, programmes and deliverables.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading design development, technical detailing, specification and coordination from project inception through to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage clients and project teams and to chair meetings and design reviews.
• Experience managing and supporting architectural teams to ensure collaborative working and high-quality project outcomes.
• A thorough understanding of, and commitment to, compliance with relevant legislation, technical standards and regulations.
• Qualification as a registered Architect with substantial post-qualification experience.
• A genuine passion for design, with strong experience across multiple sectors, all design stages and large, complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable design, technical detailing, specifications, materials, contract administration and NBS.
• Strong organisational skills and adaptability, with the ability to multitask, work to tight deadlines and collaborate effectively.
• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office, with the ability to clearly communicate design ideas through sketches and drawings.

Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What We Offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.