Associate Director

AZTRUM; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AZTRUM in High Wycombe seeks an experienced Associate Director to lead a varied portfolio, including bespoke residential developments, large-scale housing and commercial projects. You will drive projects from inception to completion, manage client relationships and mentor junior staff within a dynamic architectural practice.

The role requires ARB-registered status, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of building regulations and contract administration.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect with significant UK industry experience.
• Proven ability to lead projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong technical knowledge including construction detailing and building regulations.
• Experience across residential developments, bespoke housing and/or commercial projects.
• Excellent client-facing, communication and project management skills.
• Experience managing teams, mentoring staff and coordinating multidisciplinary consultants.
• Proficiency in Revit is essential.
• Commercial awareness and contribution to practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of architectural projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors.
• Oversee projects from initial feasibility and concept design through planning, technical design and construction.
• Manage client relationships, consultant teams and contractors to ensure high standards.
• Provide design leadership and technical guidance to project teams, supporting junior staff.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets, quality control and compliance with building regulations.
• Contribute to business development and identify new opportunities.
• Ensure coordination of drawings, specifications and project information across RIBA stages.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project management

Mentoring staff

Communication

Education

ARB-registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

Associate Director

High Wycombe

Up to £60,000

An established architectural practice is looking for an experienced Associate Director to take a leading role across a varied portfolio of projects, including bespoke residential developments, large-scale housing schemes, commercial buildings and the refurbishment and conversion of existing properties. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious architect to lead projects from inception through to completion, manage client relationships and play a key role in the continued development of the practice.

Key Responsibilities for this Associate Director role:

• Lead the design and delivery of architectural projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors.
• Oversee projects from initial feasibility and concept design through planning, technical design and construction.
• Manage client relationships, consultant teams and contractors to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard.
• Provide design leadership and technical guidance to project teams, supporting the development of junior staff.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets, quality control and compliance with relevant building regulations.
• Contribute to business development, identify new opportunities and help strengthen existing client relationships.
• Ensure effective coordination of drawings, specifications and project information throughout all RIBA stages.

Key Requirements for this Associate Director role:

• ARB-registered Architect with significant UK industry experience.
• Proven experience leading projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong technical knowledge, including construction detailing, building regulations and contract administration.
• Experience across residential developments, bespoke housing and/or commercial projects.
• Excellent client-facing, communication and project management skills.
• Experience managing teams, mentoring staff and coordinating multidisciplinary consultants.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to the wider growth of a practice.