Associate / Project Director (Birmingham)

ADP Architecture Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Associate or Project Director to shape a better built environment. This role offers the chance to lead innovative projects across various sectors, including residential and commercial design. With a strong commitment to sustainability and a people-centered approach, you will manage design processes and collaborate with talented teams to deliver exceptional results. Enjoy flexible working hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that values diversity and work-life balance. If you are passionate about architecture and ready for your next challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Three-day weekend every fortnight

Employee ownership

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Associate or Project Director in architecture.
• Strong understanding of sustainable design practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage ADP projects and teams as lead consultant.
• Ensure high-quality design delivery aligned with ADP's ethos.

Skills

Project Management

Design Skills

Team Management

Sustainability Principles

Education

Degree in Architecture

Professional Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Associate / Project Director (Birmingham)

— DATE
10 TH April 2025

— STUDIO LOCATION
Birmingham

The Roles

Do you dream of a better built environment?

We’re looking for an Associate Director or Project Director to help us design a better future – one where buildings genuinely serve the needs of the people who use them. If you’re a highly talented and experienced Associate or Project Director who’s looking for their next exciting challenge, this could be the role for you.

With seven studios across the UK, Cyprus, and India, and over 50 years’ history, ADP is an AJ100 top 30 architecture practice which designs around the principles of sustainability, belonging, and engagement, rethinking the built environment to create a better future. You’ll have the opportunity to utilise and develop your skills in a chosen sector or as an all-rounder, working with our cross-practice specialists in sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare, and education design.

Our Associate Directors oversee and manage our ADP projects and teams and act as the lead consultant within the wider design team. You would be managing the design process, programming outputs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality designs which align with ADP’s ethos and vision. You’ll be supported by a local Director and our nationwide specialist Sector Directors.

About ADP

ADP is an employee-owned practice – meaning that all staff have a say in how the business is run, and everyone benefits from its success. We know that a healthy work/life balance is important and in addition to other benefits, all staff have flexible working hours with the option to take a three-day weekend every fortnight.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and a gold-standard investor in people – reflecting our belief that it takes a people-centred practice to create people-centred architecture. Diversity is at the heart of our success, and we welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

How to apply

If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your CV and portfolio along with a cover letter setting out your ambitions and detailing your approach to design and team management. Please email your application to [e-mail], quoting Associate Director, Birmingham. Attachments should be in PDF format and no larger than 5MB in size.