Associate Architect

Recruit Build; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in Huddersfield is seeking a senior Architect to leverage commercial skills and deliver value on architectural projects. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, managing invoicing, and ensuring profitability. Ideal candidates are qualified Architects or experienced Architectural Technologists with strong financial acumen. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and competitive salary including benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing financial aspects of architectural projects.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and fees.
• Strong understanding of profitability and commercial risks.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate fees and oversee contract agreements with clients and contractors.
• Manage invoicing, fee recovery, and financial control across projects.
• Monitor profitability and mitigate commercial risks.
• Advise clients on contractual and financial obligations.
• Strengthen contractor relationships to support smooth collaboration.
• Promote commercial awareness across the architectural team.

Skills

Commercial management

Relationship building

Financial acumen

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualified Architect or Architectural Technologist

Job description

Salary: Up to £65,000 including car allowance + excellent benefits

Location : Huddersfield (Hybrid working)

Are you a highly experienced Architect with sharp commercial instincts and a proven ability to build strong contractor relationships? This is your opportunity to join a leading multi‑disciplinary consultancy where your financial acumen and negotiation skills will be at the heart of success.

You’ll play a pivotal role in steering the commercial side of architectural projects. From negotiating fees and contracts to managing invoicing and profitability, you’ll ensure the consultancy delivers value while maintaining excellent client and contractor relationships.

This is the ideal role for a senior‑level Architect who thrives on the business side of architecture — balancing design expertise with commercial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate fees and oversee contract agreements with clients and contractors
• Manage invoicing, fee recovery, and financial control across projects
• Monitor profitability and mitigate commercial risks
• Advise clients on contractual and financial obligations
• Strengthen contractor relationships to support smooth collaboration
• Promote commercial awareness across the architectural team

About You

• Qualified Architect or highly experienced Architectural Technologist with required commercial skill set.
• Strong commercial management e...