Associate Architect

Konker; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Oxford is looking for an associate architect who will play a key role in influencing studio strategy and nurturing client relationships. You will manage project bids, guide teams to ensure successful delivery, and maintain a strong design and technical involvement. The ideal candidate should have experience in delivering projects and balancing design ambitions with practical considerations. This position offers significant influence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering projects and retaining clients.
• Ability to balance design ambition with project risk and cost.
• Comfortable in client-facing situations and coordinating internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Nurture relationships and turn opportunities into live work.
• Shape bids and manage the pipeline with seniors.
• Maintain involvement in design and influence project execution.

Job description

Overview

This associate architect role at Konker offers a platform to influence studio strategy beyond project‑by‑project work. You will nurture client relationships, shape bids and frameworks, manage the pipeline with seniors, and guide teams to keep delivery and margin on track while keeping a hand in design and technical.

Responsibilities

• Nurture relationships, help open doors, and turn opportunities into live work.
• Shape bids and frameworks, manage the pipeline with seniors, and guide teams so that delivery and margin stay on track.
• Maintain a hand in design and technical while influencing how things get done.

Qualifications

• Delivered projects, retained clients, and influenced revenue.
• Balanced design ambition with programme, risk and cost.
• Comfortable in front of clients and confident in coordinating internal teams to a decision.

Contact

Contact Tom Stewart at Konker on 01392 357565 or email [e-mail]