Associate Architect: Commercial Lead & Client Relations

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

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.