Associate Architect

Pick Everard; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic architecture practice is seeking an Associate Architect to join its growing team in Glasgow, focused on delivering innovative design solutions. This role presents an exciting opportunity to enhance professional growth and leadership while contributing to custodial projects. Candidates must possess a RIBA Part 3 qualification and be proficient in REVIT, with strong communication and leadership abilities. The firm values design quality and offers a hybrid working model, alongside comprehensive benefits to support career advancement.

Benefits

Agile working – Hybrid model

Career and Professional Development

Employee Discount Scheme

26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare and life assurance

Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience required.
• Candidates must be eligible for necessary security clearances.
• Familiarity with sustainable design solutions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in managing client relationships and project performance.
• Lead the development of design concepts and technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Independent Working

Education

RIBA Part 3 qualification

Tools

REVIT

Job description

Our Opportunity

Are you an experienced Associate Architect? Maybe you're currently in a Senior position and looking to take the next step up?

Do you have a strong track record in leading teams and delivering high-quality, innovative design solutions?

Are you career motivated with a passion and desire to make a difference?

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

We’re delighted to be expanding our Glasgow office and are seeking an Associate Architect to join our growing Architectural team, including contributing to the successful delivery of custodial projects.

This is a fantastic andexciting opportunity to help shape the architecture team in Glasgow.Working closely with the Director, you'll oversee project delivery and help steer the strategic direction of the discipline. You’ll bring both creativity and technical rigour to your work, ensuring we continue to deliver excellent outcomes for our clients.

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.

Key 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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a passionate, collaborative team making a positive difference through design, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

In order to be considered for this role, you must have:

• RIBA Part 3 qualification and ARB registration
• Extensive post qualification experience
• Experienced and proficient user of REVIT
• Excellent communication skills, a strong team player with confidence in working independently when required, positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearances required for specific projects

In order to stand out from the crowd, it is desirable for you to have:

• Great understanding of sustainable design solutions
• NBS Chorus experience
• Previous experience delivering custodial projects

About Us

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 – Hybrid model

• Career and Professional Development

• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities

• Employee Discount Scheme

• Eyecare Scheme

• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave

• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan

• Professional subscriptions

• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

• Stakeholder pension

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.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.

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