Architect (Associate Director) Leicester (Hybrid) £50,000 - £65,000 Employee Ownership Flexible Working CPD & Career Progression Wellbeing Benefits Are you an Architect or Senior Architectural Technician/Assistant looking to step up to Associate Director level in an award-winning, employee-owned practice where you can lead diverse, high-quality projects while helping shape the future of a growing studio? Do you want to work for one of the top UK based Architectural firms, where you will work on some of a wide variety of prestigious projects? This established, multidisciplinary practice is ranked among the UK's Top 100 architectural firms and operates as a 100% employee-owned business. As a Certified B Corporation, they place strong emphasis on sustainability, collaboration, and social responsibility. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a confident, design-led professional ready to take on a leadership role within their Leicester office. You will lead projects from concept through to completion, managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality technical and design outcomes across all RIBA stages. The role offers a varied project portfolio across education, industrial, and residential sectors, along with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute strategically to the wider practice. This role is ideal for a Architect or Senior Architectural Technician seeking long-term career progression, and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of UK projects within a supportive, people-focused practice. THE ROLE Lead projects across all RIBA Work Stages (1-7) Oversee design and technical delivery from concept through to construction Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams Act as the primary client liaison and attend project meetings Produce, review, and coordinate high-quality technical information Undertake site visits and support projects through the construction phase Mentor junior team members and contribute to studio leadership THE PERSON Architect, Senior Architectural Technician, Architectural Assistant, or similar looking to step up to Associate Director level Based within a commutable distance of Leicester, with flexibility to travel to project sites REFERENCE: BBBH23465A KEYWORDS: Architect, Senior Architect, Architectural Technologist, Technical Architect, BIM, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, RIBA Stages 1-7, Building Regulations, Technical Design, Site, Education, Industrial, Residential, Leicester If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your background, qualifications, and skillset. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.