Associate Director

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

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Leicester is seeking an Associate/Associate Director to lead multidisciplinary teams through projects from concept to completion. You will cultivate a collaborative culture, manage client relationships, and oversee high-quality design documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong mentorship skills and proficiency in AutoCAD or ArchiCAD. This position offers a flexible schedule, competitive compensation ranging from £50,000 to £65,000, and a stake in employee ownership.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Employee ownership

Highly competitive compensation

Private pension contributions

Career pathway development

Comprehensive health cash plan

Qualifications

• Ability to mentor and support team members.
• Strong strategic insight influencing office standards.
• Experience conducting site visits and representing the studio.

Responsibilities

• Foster a supportive culture through mentorship.
• Manage and nurture client and consultant relationships.
• Oversee development of technical documentation.

Skills

Mentorship skills

Strategic insights

Client relationship management

Pragmatic problem-solving

Team collaboration

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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