Associate Director – Architecture

Ignis Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Employee discount schemes

Training & CPD

Mentoring and progression

Annual leave increase with service

Job summary

Ignis Partners is a well-established AJ100 multidisciplinary design practice seeking a Senior Architect, Associate or Associate Director to lead its Industrial & Logistics sector. The role blends hands-on delivery with client engagement and business development across London, Birmingham or Leicester studios.

The position offers hybrid working after probation, a competitive salary depending on experience, and clear progression opportunities within a supportive, design‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• ARB registration and strong Industrial & Logistics sector experience.
• Experience acting as Lead Designer on major projects.
• Delivery experience across RIBA Stages 0–6.
• Strong technical knowledge, including Building Regulations and British Standards.
• Experience producing tender and construction packages and reviewing NBS specs.
• Confidence communicating with clients and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on project delivery and client engagement.
• Leading Industrial & Logistics projects across RIBA Stages 0–6.
• Producing and overseeing technical, tender and construction information.
• Coordinating consultants, clients and wider project teams.
• Supporting bids, presentations and new sector opportunities.
• Building and leading a dedicated Industrial & Logistics team as workload grows.

Skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Presentation skills

Revit

Education

ARB registration

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Architect / Associate / Associate Director – Industrial & Logistics

Location: London, Birmingham or Leicester

Salary: £50,000–£75,000, depending on level and experience

Working Pattern: Full-time | Hybrid working after probation

An established AJ100 multidisciplinary design practice is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Architect, Associate or Associate Director to head up and develop its Industrial & Logistics sector.

The practice works across architecture, interiors, masterplanning, project management, quantity surveying, urban design and visualisation, with an established portfolio spanning residential, commercial, education, leisure, retail and healthcare.

With strong client relationships within the Industrial & Logistics sector and a pipeline of potential opportunities, they are now looking for someone who can combine strong sector knowledge with project delivery, client engagement and business development.

The Role

Initially, The Position Will Combine

• Hands‑on project delivery
• Client engagement and business development
• Leading Industrial & Logistics projects across RIBA Stages 0–6
• Producing and overseeing technical, tender and construction information
• Coordinating consultants, clients and wider project teams
• Supporting bids, presentations and new sector opportunities

As The Workload Develops, The Role Will Grow Into

• Building and leading a dedicated Industrial & Logistics team
• Managing project resources and delivery standards
• Mentoring junior and mid-level staff
• Helping shape the wider direction of the sector within the practice

About You

The practice is open to candidates from experienced Senior Architect through to Associate Director level, provided you can demonstrate:

• ARB registration
• Strong Industrial & Logistics sector experience
• Experience acting as Lead Designer on major projects
• Delivery experience across RIBA Stages 0–6
• Strong technical knowledge, including Building Regulations and British Standards
• Experience producing tender and construction packages
• Experience writing or reviewing NBS specifications
• Confidence working with clients and presenting complex information clearly
• Strong leadership, organisation and project management skills
• Revit experience, or the ability to become proficient quickly

Business development experience would be advantageous, particularly for candidates applying at Associate or Associate Director level.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Choice of London, Birmingham or Leicester studio
• Hybrid working after probation: three studio days and 2-days WFH
• Flexible hours for those with caring responsibilities
• Pension, healthcare and employee discount schemes
• Training, CPD, mentoring and clear progression opportunities
• Additional annual leave linked to length of service

The interview process will usually involve an initial Teams meeting followed by an in-person interview.

Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available.