Associate Director Architect
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full Time
Our client practice are a well-established, award-winning, multidisciplinary architectural practice, ranked within the UKs top 100 firms. With multiple offices across the Midlands and London, they bring together creativity, collaboration, and technical expertise to deliver inspiring projects nationwide. They are seeking an Associate Director for their Leicester office, with the expectation of travel across their offices and project sites as required.
As an employee-owned business, their culture is built on strong values and a shared mission to be both a great place to work and a great partner for their clients. They proudly support fair pay and wellbeing initiatives.
Why join them?
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee ownership – share in our success
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Personal account pension scheme
- Ongoing CPD, mentoring, and career development
- Health cash plan and wellbeing support
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of industry experience with a strong, diverse portfolio (schools, industrial, or residential projects preferred)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership and project management abilities, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Sound knowledge of all RIBA Work Stages
- Keen interest in high-quality design and detailing
- Proficiency in relevant software: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design tools
- ArchiCAD experience is advantageous but not essential (CAD/BIM support and training provided)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams from concept to completion
- Mentor and support team members, fostering collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence
- Contribute strategically to the office and practice direction
- Produce, review, and coordinate high-quality technical design information across all RIBA Work Stages
- Conduct site visits and represent the studio externally
- Act as a key client liaison, managing relationships with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities
- Apply practical problem-solving approaches to complex design challenges
- Travel to project sites across the UK as required
- Work independently and collaboratively within a team
This is a fantastic opportunity with a highly regarded practice. If this aligns with your experience please do apply to us with a CV and Portfolio. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
INDARCHV
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
