Associate Director

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice based in Epsom is seeking an ambitious Associate Director to oversee operations and lead key projects. This role offers a competitive salary between £80,000 and £90,000, with opportunities for rapid advancement to Equity Partner. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership abilities, strong networking skills, and a desire to contribute to the firm's strategic growth. The position also offers flexible hours and potential hybrid working options, along with healthcare and pension benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for Equity Partner

Flexible hours

Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead teams and manage resources effectively.
• Commercially astute with strong revenue opportunity identification skills.
• Solid understanding of fee management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across various departments.
• Lead client commissions and ensure project delivery.
• Contribute to the firm's strategic direction and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Networking

Financial acumen

Project management

Revit

Job description

Bennett & Game are delighted to represent a well‑established, reputable Architectural Practice based in Epsom who are currently seeking an ambitious Associate Director to join their expanding team. This is a unique and exceptional opportunity to obtain shares and progress within an established business, placing the successful candidate at the forefront of a thriving and growing office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to make a lasting impact and legacy within an already successful Architectural Practice. If you are a driven, commercially aware Architect and eager to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and growing business, we encourage you to apply. Our client have been established for over 40 years, building and maintaining excellent relationships with their clients leading to around 80% of projects being from these repeat clients. They work in a variety of different sectors primarily covering Commercial, Science, Leisure, Healthcare and Education projects. They have a passion and drive for delivering quality and sustainable designs. Projects typically are anything up to around 10m in value.

Associate Director Job Overview

• Oversee daily operations across various departments, ensuring efficiency and optimal resource allocation
• Play an integral role in expanding and developing the office (currently a team of 15)
• Develop, maintain, and expand client relationships and frameworks
• Lead key client commissions and frameworks, ensuring successful project delivery
• Work closely with other senior management team members to coordinate business development initiatives
• Lead projects teams across different sectors from inception to completion
• Help shape and grow the practice’s presence
• Contribute to the firm’s strategic direction, defining the practice vision and growth

Associate Director Job Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage resources and drive team performance
• A commercially astute individual with the ability to identify new revenue opportunities and maximise existing client relationships
• Strong networking skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Excellent financial acumen, including a solid understanding of fee management and cost control
• Desire to become an Equity Partner of the firm
• Good knowledge of Revit
• Ability to help, lead and manage an Architectural practice of circa 15 staff

Associate Director Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary 80,000 - 90,000 DOE
• Opportunity to progress quickly into Equity Partner of the business
• Opportunity to continue the growth and development of a profitable partnership
• Flexible hours and potential for hybrid working
• Healthcare
• Pension
• Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stage