Associate / Director Project Manager (Architect)
Location: Nottingham
Salary: Up to £95,000 per annum (Dependent Upon Experience)
Introduction:
This award-winning, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy has been shaping the built environment for nearly a century. Renowned for its progressive culture, technical excellence, and people-first values, this practice delivers inspirational and practical design solutions across sectors including defence, education, commercial, and residential.
They combine the scale and capability of a national consultancy with the close-knit, supportive feel of a collaborative studio. You’ll join a business that champions sustainability, professional growth, and genuine work-life balance, where your expertise will directly influence major national projects and the long-term strategic direction of the practice.
This opportunity would be ideal for a Senior Associate or Director-level Architect / Project Manager with proven experience in the Defence sector, confident managing complex multi-disciplinary teams and leading design delivery from concept to completion.
Package:
Salary: Up to £95,000 per annum (Dependent Upon Experience)
25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Flexible & hybrid working options
Competitive company pension scheme
Health cash plan
Office: Based in Nottingham with hybrid flexibility (and some UK-wide travel as required)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm – Hybrid working available
Duties:
Lead defence-related architectural and project management commissions from inception to completion
Manage cross-practice design teams, ensuring coordination, quality, and timely delivery.
Liaise directly with clients and stakeholders, providing expert guidance on design, compliance, and project strategy
Drive business development activity, securing new work and nurturing key client relationships
Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative, people-first culture
Oversee project documentation including design narratives, technical submittals, RFIs, and change control processes
Contribute to the strategic leadership and growth of the defence division, helping shape long-term direction
Requirements:
Degree Qualified in Architecture, Project Management (or similar field)
ARB Registered Architect is preferred
Proven experience delivering architectural or construction projects within the Defence sector
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and NBS specification systems
Eligible for (or already holding) UK Security Clearance (SC) is essential
Confident leading teams, managing budgets, and maintaining compliance across complex, multi-site projects