Associate Architect required to join a Leeds (LS19) based nationally recognised, future focussed Architectural Practice offering award-winning cross sector building design services.
With modern established studios in Leeds and Nottinghamshire, our partnered client has more than 45 years' experience creating many types of buildings across a diverse range of sectors.
They undertake projects throughout the UK, ranging from commercial refurbishments to multi-million-pound new-build projects and ground-breaking regeneration schemes. Their cross-sector experience includes the areas of Learning, Retail, Commercial, Living, Regeneration, Industrial, Sport & Leisure & Transportation.
The Associate Architect will lead project teams, drive design quality, monitor professional development within the team, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the practice.
Key Associate Architect Responsibilities
Deliver all projects in accordance with IMS processes, ensuring client files, documentation, and project workflows are consistently maintained.
Oversee the organisation and delivery of all design and working drawing packages, ensuring technical excellence and design quality.
Manage design and technical teams to ensure the timely release of information and achievement of programme milestones.
Carry out project work within agreed timeframes and budget targets.
Maintain strong awareness of evolving architectural knowledge, sustainability practices, new technologies, and design quality standards.
Undertake Continual Professional Development (CPD) to uphold professional competence.Resource, Performance & Financial Management
Manage project resources to ensure appropriate allocation of staff based on skills, experience, and charge-out rates.
Support Associate Directors/Directors in monthly reporting against key performance indicators including revenue, profitability, cost, quality, and risk.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of personal and project team timesheets to support effective budget and programme management.Client Relationship Management
Act as the primary client contact, managing expectations and fostering strong working relationships.
Seek regular client feedback and ensure a high level of satisfaction throughout each project.Team Leadership & Development
Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative environment that supports high performance.
Provide guidance, mentoring, and objective advice to junior staff through regular one-to-one meetings.
Encourage knowledge sharing and cross-team collaboration to continually enhance business performance. Key Skills & Competencies
Team Leadership
Able to create, communicate, and deliver a clear vision to motivate and guide teams towards excellence.Customer Focus
Demonstrates a strong client-centric approach, ensuring needs are understood and met effectively within project constraints.Commercial Acumen
Shows a strong understanding of the market environment, identifying opportunities and risks to support business performance and fee income growth.Results Orientation
Evaluates challenges, identifies opportunities, sets clear goals, and drives outcomes with confidence, ambition, and resilience.Personal Development
Proactively pursues personal and professional development opportunities.Education, Qualifications & Professional Development
Registered member of the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
Preferably a Chartered Member of the RIBA.
Minimum 5-10 years post-qualification experience.
Commitment to ongoing CPD in line with professional requirementExperience
Strong design capability and commitment to high-quality solutions aligned with the practice's sector expertise, Education experience highly sought.
Proven experience delivering large-scale projects (£10m+) with Tier 1 contractors across all RIBA stages.
Experience leading small teams of Architects/Technologists.
Education/DfE sector experience desirable, including leading the CEM process and knowledge of the DfE DEIR.
Strong technical knowledge, particularly in sustainable architecture and modern environmental design techniques.
Proficient in current IT, presentation tools, and excellent Revit, illustration, and presentation skills.Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary depending on experience £50,000 - £55,000
Contributory pension scheme
Death-in-service benefit
Annual staff bonus (c.5%, subject to company performance)
Flexible working hours (by agreement)
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Additional 5 long-service days (subject to eligibility)
Professional subscriptions paid (ARB, RIBA)
Cycle-to-work scheme
Spacious, modern working environment
Free on-site car parkingInterested? Please hit apply and follow the instructions, or for further information please contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting