Associate Director

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary design practice is seeking an Associate Director for Architecture in London. The role involves leading a team, driving quality in project delivery, and contributing to strategic planning. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in complex projects and align with the practice's collaborative ethos.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

5% employer / 3% employee pension contribution

Qualifications

• Strong leadership credentials with team management experience.
• Background in multidisciplinary or design-led environments.
• Skilled in building client relationships and developing new business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a 7-8 person architectural team.
• Contribute to strategic business planning.
• Drive quality and innovation across broad project portfolios.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Business Development

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Associate Director – Architecture

London
£70,000–£80,000+ (DOE)

Introduction:

An exciting opportunity to join a well-established, 50-strong multidisciplinary design practice in London. Known for its collaborative ethos and commitment to quality, the studio delivers a diverse range of design-led, technically robust projects across sectors including Education, Arts & Culture, Blue Light, Workplace, Defence, Healthcare, Residential, Heritage, Leisure, and Labs. This newly created leadership role is a pivotal part of their long-term succession planning.

This opportunity would be ideal for an Associate - Senior Associate level architect with a strong background in complex public and private sector projects, and confident using industry-standard software (such as Revit and AutoCAD).

Package:

• £70,000–£80,000 starting salary (negotiable for the right person)

• Salaried Directorship

• Performance-related bonus

• Private healthcare

• 5% employer / 3% employee pension contribution

• 25 days annual leave

• Hybrid working (2–3 days/week in the London office)

Office:

London

Full-time, hybrid working model

Duties:

• Lead and grow a 7–8 person architectural team within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setup

• Contribute to strategic business planning as part of the Director group

• Drive quality and innovation across a broad project portfolio

• Represent the practice in early-stage client and stakeholder meetings

• Support business development by building relationships and identifying new workstreams

• Shape the future direction of the practice with potential to progress to salaried Partner and equity holder

Requirements:

• Strong leadership credentials with the ability to manage a team and contribute at practice level

• Confident leading meetings and representing the practice externally

• Background in multidisciplinary or design-led environments

• Skilled in developing new business and maintaining client relationships

• Alignment with the practice’s collaborative, culture-driven ethos