Associate Director (Architecture)

Conrad Consulting; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Associate Director level Architect to join their dynamic Birmingham office. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead innovative projects across various sectors, including Education and Healthcare. With a focus on work-life balance, the practice promotes flexible working arrangements, including a 9-day working fortnight. The successful candidate will have the chance to shape the future of the office while mentoring junior staff. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Architect looking to advance their career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Enhanced paternity/maternity cover

Electric car scheme

Optional 9 day working fortnight

Hybrid and flexible working

Regular social activities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Architect with 10+ years of industry experience.
• ARB registered and RIBA chartered Architect required.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and teams in Education, Commercial, Healthcare, and Residential sectors.
• Involved in recruitment and day-to-day office management.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Business Development

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

UK Recognised Architect Qualifications (Part 1 to Part 3)

ARB Registration

RIBA Chartership

Job description

Conrad Consulting are delighted to be working closely with one of the Midlands, and the UK's, leading Architectural practices, seeking an Associate or Associate Director level Architect to join their growing Birmingham office.

THE PRACTICE:

The practice are an AJ100 company that were founded over 50 years ago. A recognisable name within the Midlands Architecture circuit, and a well known practice UK wide and internationally. Made up of over 100 employees across 8 offices in the UK and internationally, the company boasts a wealth of experience across Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Interior Design.

The company work across a broad range of sectors and project types, and have delivered innovative and widely known projects in areas such as; Healthcare, Education, Residential, Commercial and more. The Birmingham office have historically worked predominantly in the Education sector, focusing on Higher Education in particular. However, over the years there has been more of a balance of work, with a fairly even split between Education, Healthcare and Commercial focused work.

Based near the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham city centre, the office is ideally located for those living in and around the Birmingham area. The practice are based within walking distance of Birmingham New Street and the Jewellery Quarter train stations, ideal for rail commuters.

The practice encourage a positive work-life balance, and have implemented several measures to make sure their staff can achieve this. The practice offers the option of a 9 day working fortnight, meaning every 2nd weekend is a long weekend (further details in the benefits section below), and also provide an optional working from home/in office split.

THE ROLE - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

The role on offer is for a Senior, Associate or Associate Director level Architect to take up the post of Associate Director within the Birmingham office. This position will suit an Architect with at least 5-10 years of post qualification experience, ideally having been gained in a similar practice environment.

The practice work in a variety of sectors, with this position as an Associate Director seeing you head up projects and lead teams on projects in areas such as Education, Commercial, Healthcare and Residential. Associate Directors within the practice are integral to the day to day running of the office, leading and developing Architects and Architectural Assistants, and being heavily involved in the Recruitment operations of the business.

The Associate Director will have further opportunities for advancement with Project Director and Director level posts to be moved into in the future.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Fully qualified Architect with UK recognised qualifications from Part 1 to Part 3 level.
• Around 10+ years of industry experience, although this post is open to those with management experience regardless of time spent in the industry.
• ARB registered and RIBA chartered Architect
• Comfortable running projects and leading teams.
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and Revit would be highly desirable.
• Interest in becoming involved with business development would be advantageous.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Salary in the region of £55,000-£60,000+
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced paternity/maternity cover
• Electric car scheme (soon to be implemented)
• Optional 9 day working fortnight (standard working hours are 9-5, 5 days a week. To take the 9 day fortnight, your working hours would be changed to 9-6 for those 9 days).
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Regular social activities and more..

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply to this position as an Associate Director, please forward your up to date CV and portfolio through to Ashley Johnson at Conrad Consulting. Alternatively, contact Ashley on 0121 651 1510 for further information.

Thank you.