Anderselite are currently working with a Bristol based Architectural/ Urban Design client in their search for a Key Director role. This is a unique opportunity and client is looking for someone with the enthusiasm and drive to become and be part of what they do and to develop a long term career with them. The Senior Associate/ Director will play an pivotal role within the Architectural, Masterplanning & Urban Design team for them. We can offer you: • A very competitive salary with great benefits including car allowance, private medical, holiday days plus bank holidays • A varied workload working on a variety of projects including residential strategic land promotion, urban regeneration and major mixed-use sustainable urban extensions across the UK. • The opportunity to join a vibrant, forward - thinking team with the support of friendly, approachable partners who encourage and support your career development • Hybrid working You will be: • developing and overseeing design solutions and strategies for a range of projects encompassing residential strategic land promotion, urban regeneration and major mixed-use sustainable urban extensions across the UK • making significant contributions to major projects or managing a portfolio of smaller projects from feasibility through concept and sketch design including to outline planning • overseeing high quality visualisations from sketch through to illustrative and presentation standard • producing and overseeing a high quality work and creative solutions for clients which are well researched and structured • running the bristol office as well as supporting and leading teams on a day to day basis • contributing towards seeking, wining, and delivering new work • delivering excellent service to clients and providing clear and succinct advice whilst building strong relationships, managing expectations, and adding value to their business • working with the wider business on the delivery of the business strategy and related activities for growth You will need: • Previous office management and team leadership in a planning or architectural practice on residential/mixed-use projects for national house builders or housing developers • Degree in a design related course • Good working knowledge and being up to date in current urban design issues in a UK context • A strong design flair with an interest in delivering high quality projects from a strategic masterplan level to the details of individual built area and urban spaces • Competence in the use of the full range of design focused packages including AutoCad, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Sketch Up, as well as Microsoft Office suite • Confidence and competence in drawing and sketching by hand and also overseeing teams doing this • The ability to run an office, lead teams and motivate individuals on a day to day basis This is a pressurised but rewarding role for a proven manager and someone who has the resilience and ambition to do well in a senior level role