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Associate Architect

Hunter Dunning Limited

City Of London

On-site

GBP 51,000 - 67,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An award-winning, employee-owned practice seeks an Associate Architect to shape prestigious heritage and conservation projects across the UK. Join a collaborative team where your expertise will be valued, and enjoy a clear career progression path along with flexible hybrid working. This innovative firm emphasizes professional development, offering study sponsorship and leadership training. You'll lead high-end projects, manage teams, and engage in business development, all while contributing to the care of treasured buildings. If you're passionate about architecture and looking for a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Profit Share Bonus
Flexible Working Hours
25 Days Annual Leave
Life Assurance
Pension Scheme
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Eye Care Vouchers
Optional Healthcare Cashback
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in a UK practice.
  • Proven project management and contract administration skills.
  • Experience with listed buildings in high-end residential and hospitality.

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-end residential and hospitality projects of various scales.
  • Manage teams and support clients through all project stages.
  • Involved in new business development and winning work for the studio.

Skills

Leadership
Project Management
Contract Administration
Design Skills
Technical Skills
Communication Skills
Business Development
Financial Awareness

Education

Part III Qualification
10+ Years Post-Qualification Experience
AABC or RIBA SCA/CA Accreditation

Tools

BIM
Revit
AutoCAD
NBS

Job description

Associate Architect Job in Bermondsey, London

Associate Architect job available with an AJ100 practice in London! Join an award-winning, employee-owned practice where your expertise will shape some of the UK's most prestigious heritage and conservation projects throughout the UK!

Founded in the 1940s, this award-winning practice has grown to over 350 people across 11 UK offices and was named Architect Employer of the Year. A recognised industry leader in planning advice, heritage consultancy, building surveying, conservation and contemporary architecture, they work with public bodies, charities, trusts, private companies, contractors, developers and individuals to deliver sensitive restoration and repair schemes alongside bold contemporary design. Their diverse portfolio spans cultural, master planning, education, ecclesiastical, public, hospitality and residential sectors.

As a key part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, you will contribute to the care and development of some of the most treasured buildings and places in the UK and beyond. With a clear pathway for career progression, flexible hybrid working and a strong emphasis on professional development including study sponsorship, paid study leave and leadership training, this is an opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  1. To lead and run high-end residential and hospitality projects of various scales
  2. To be involved in new business development and working winning for the studio
  3. Project lead throughout all RIBA stages (concept through to delivery)
  4. Manage teams of sub-consultants and work closely with clients to support them through all stages of projects
  5. Run projects during construction, acting as contract administrator if required.

Required Skills & Experience
  1. Part III qualified with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience for a UK-based practice or equivalent qualification
  2. AABC or RIBA SCA/CA accreditation desirable
  3. Experience working on listed buildings in the high-end residential, hospitality or conservation sectors
  4. Excellent design, technical and detailing skills and proven project-running experience
  5. Leadership experience managing a small to medium-sized studio, business or team
  6. Proven experience across all RIBA stages
  7. Project management and contract administration skills are essential
  8. A strong understanding of UK building and planning regulations
  9. Experience of taking responsibility for financial success of projects and strong commercial awareness
  10. Strong experience in business development and work winning, including bidding experience
  11. Good client-facing experience and communication skills
  12. Proficiency in BIM, Revit, AutoCAD and NBS is essential
  13. Attention to detail, graphic sensibility and hand drawing ability
  14. Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What you get back
  1. £51,000 - £67,000
  2. Profit share bonus
  3. 2 days working from home per week and flexible working hours
  4. Growth within the practice, including training and development
  5. 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days with service
  6. Life assurance
  7. Pension scheme
  8. Cycle-to-work scheme
  9. Season ticket loan
  10. Eye care vouchers
  11. Optional healthcare cashback
  12. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  13. Plus, a longlist of other benefits!

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.


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