Associate/Associate Director

Designed Search; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent architecture firm based in Leicester is seeking an Associate/Associate Director to lead multidisciplinary project teams from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships and contribute strategically to office practices. This role offers a flexible working schedule, competitive compensation of £50,000-£65,000, and employee ownership opportunities. You will oversee project documentation and collaborate closely in Residential, Education, and Commercial sectors.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Employee ownership

Competitive compensation

Private pension scheme contributions

Career pathway development

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong client relations and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a supportive collaborative culture.
• Contribute strategic insights to office practice standards.
• Execute site visits to represent the studio.
• Resolve complex design challenges efficiently.
• Oversee technical design documentation across all RIBA Work Stages.
• Liaise with clients and external consultants.

Skills

Mentorship

Strategic insights

Problem-solving

Client management

Technical design documentation

AutoCAD skills

ArchiCAD skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

AutoCAD

ArchiCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

A large Leicester based Architecture firm are looking set for an exciting year next year and are therefore at a key period of growth. They are looking to bring in an Associate/ Associate Director to lead multidisciplinary project teams through projects from concept to completion.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading employee owned firm with great opportunity and perks, with multiple offices that cover projects nationwide. You will have the opportunity to coordinate and work closely within the Residential, Education and Commercial sector.

Core responsibilities

• Cultivate a supportive and collaborative culture through active mentorship and team member support.
• Contribute essential strategic insights that influence the broader trajectory of the office and the firm's practice standards.
• Execute site visits and effectively represent the studio in external capacities, championing its vision and core values across the industry.
• Utilize a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to navigate and resolve complex design challenges.
• Demonstrate efficiency working both autonomously and as an integrated part of a project team.
• Oversee the development, review, and coordination of high-quality technical design documentation throughout all RIBA Work Stages.
• Serve as the primary liaison for key clients, skilfully managing and nurturing robust, productive relationships with clients, external consultants, and necessary regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency in either AutoCAD or ArchiCAD is highly preferred along with the adobe creative suite.
• Be available for travel to various project sites across the UK as necessitated by project demands.

On offer

• A flexible working schedule
• Employee ownership– a direct stake in our shared success
• Highly competitive compensation - Circa £50,000- £65,000 DOE
• Private pension scheme contributions
• Dedicated career pathway development, mentorship, and ongoing CPD
• Comprehensive health cash plan and extensive wellbeing support

Please do not delay in applying with your CV and portfolio or get in touch for a confidential chat or if you would like further information it would be great to hear from [e-mail]/ 07701079517

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