Associate Director

Top End jobs; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Leicester is seeking an Associate Director to lead multidisciplinary project teams from concept to completion. This role offers a flexible working schedule and highly competitive compensation ranging from £50,000 to £65,000 depending on experience. The ideal candidate will coordinate within Residential, Education, and Commercial sectors, mentor team members, and manage client relationships. The firm values employee ownership and provides comprehensive wellbeing support, including a private pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Employee ownership

Highly competitive compensation

Private pension scheme contributions

Career pathway development

Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to oversee high-quality technical design documentation.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a supportive and collaborative culture through active mentorship.
• Contribute strategic insights to influence the office trajectory.
• Execute site visits and represent the studio externally.
• Navigate complex design challenges with a pragmatic approach.
• Oversee the coordination of technical design documentation.
• Serve as the primary liaison for key clients.

Skills

Mentorship

Strategic insights

Client management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

ArchiCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Associate Director

A large Leicester based Architecture firm are looking set for an exciting year next year and are therefore at a key period of growth. They are looking to bring in an Associate/ Associate Director to lead multidisciplinary project teams through projects from concept to completion. This is a great opportunity to join a leading employee owned firm with great opportunity and perks, with multiple offices that cover projects nationwide. You will have the opportunity to coordinate and work closely within the Residential, Education and Commercial sector.

Core responsibilities may include:

• Cultivate a supportive and collaborative culture through active mentorship and team member support.
• Contribute essential strategic insights that influence the broader trajectory of the office and the firm's practice standards.
• Execute site visits and effectively represent the studio in external capacities, championing its vision and core values across the industry.
• Utilize a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to navigate and resolve complex design challenges.
• Demonstrate efficiency working both autonomously and as an integrated part of a project team.
• Oversee the development, review, and coordination of high-quality technical design documentation throughout all RIBA Work Stages.
• Serve as the primary liaison for key clients, skilfully managing and nurturing robust, productive relationships with clients, external consultants, and necessary regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency in either AutoCAD or ArchiCAD is highly preferred along with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Be available for travel to various project sites across the UK as necessitated by project demands.

On offer with this position:

• A flexible working schedule
• Employee ownership– a direct stake in our shared success
• Highly competitive compensation - Circa £50,000- £65,000 DOE
• Private pension scheme contributions
• Dedicated career pathway development, mentorship, and ongoing CPD
• Comprehensive health cash plan and extensive wellbeing support

Please do not delay in applying with your CV and portfolio or get in touch for a confidential chat or if you would like further information it would be great to hear from you.

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