Associate Director

Maber Associates Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in the UK is seeking an experienced architect to join their Leicester office. The role involves leading project teams, mentoring staff, and managing client relations. Candidates should have at least 10 years of industry experience and a strong portfolio, ideally in schools and residential projects. Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and the RIBA work stages is essential. The position offers a competitive salary between £50k and £65k, along with flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee ownership

Competitive salary

Personal account pension scheme

Ongoing CPD and mentoring

Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 10 years of industry experience with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse projects.
• Experience with schools, industrial or residential projects preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams from concept through to completion.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative culture.
• Have strategic input into the office and practice direction.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent leadership and project management skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in SketchUp

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Good knowledge of all the RIBA work stages

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

ArchiCAD

Job description

Maber Architects is a well-established, award-winning, multidisciplinary design practice, ranked among the UK’s top 100 architectural firms. With 70 talented people across four offices in the Midlands and London, we bring together creativity, collaboration, and technical expertise to deliver inspiring projects nationwide. We are looking to recruit for our Leicester office, with the expectation of travel to suit project requirements across any of our four offices.

As a 100% employee‑owned business, our culture is built on strong values and a shared mission: ‘to be great to work with, and great to work for’. We are proud to hold a Certified B Corporation™ status, Investors in People Gold accreditation and to support the Real Living Wage.

Why join us?

• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee ownership - share in our success
• Competitive salary
• Personal account pension scheme
• Ongoing CPD, mentoring, and career development
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Applicants are required to have:

• 10 years of industry experience with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse projects, preferably with schools, industrial or residential experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Good knowledge of all the RIBA work stages
• A keen interest in high levels of design and detail
• Proficiency in relevant software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design tools.
• ArchiCad experience beneficial but not essential as CAD / BIM support and training will be provided

Key responsibilities:

• Leading multidisciplinary project teams from concept through to completion
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Have strategic input into the wider direction of the office and practice
• Review, produce, and coordinate high-quality technical design information across all RIBA Work Stages
• Conduct site visits and represent the studio externally, promoting its vision and values within the industry.
• Act as a key client liaison. Managing and fostering strong, productive relationships with clients, consultants and regulatory authorities
• Apply a practical, problem‑solving approach to complex design challenges
• Travel to project sites across the UK as required
• Work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Additional Information:

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours)

Location: Leicester Office

Salary: £50-£65k

Maber is an equal opportunities employer and we value diversity. We maintain an equal opportunities policy and will be happy to provide a copy upon request.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from submitting CVs unless specifically requested by our recruitment team. Please note that any speculative CVs submitted without prior approval will not be considered as being represented by the agency and will be treated as a gift.

How to apply:

To apply please send us your CV and any accompanying documents e.g. portfolio or covering letter.

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.