Associate Director Architecture
London
£70,000£80,000+ (DOE)
Introduction:
An exciting opportunity to join a well-established, 50-strong multidisciplinary design practice in London. Known for its collaborative ethos and commitment to quality, the studio delivers a diverse range of design-led, technically robust projects across sectors including Education, Arts & Culture, Blue Light, Workplace, Defence, Healthcare, Residential, Heritage, Leisure, and Labs. This newly created leadership role is a pivotal part of their long-term succession planning.
This opportunity would be ideal for an Associate - Senior Associate level architect with a strong background in complex public and private sector projects, and confident using industry-standard software (such as Revit and AutoCAD).
Package:
£70,000£80,000 starting salary (negotiable for the right person)
Salaried Directorship
Performance-related bonus
Private healthcare
5% employer / 3% employee pension contribution
25 days annual leave
Hybrid working (23 days/week in the London office)
Office:
London
Full-time, hybrid working model
Duties:
Lead and grow a 78 person architectural team within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setup
Contribute to strategic business planning as part of the Director group
Drive quality and innovation across a broad project portfolio
Represent the practice in early-stage client and stakeholder meetings
Support business development by building relationships and identifying new workstreams
Shape the future direction of the practice with potential to progress to salaried Partner and equity holder
Requirements:
Strong leadership credentials with the ability to manage a team and contribute at practice level
Confident leading meetings and representing the practice externally
Background in multidisciplinary or design-led environments
Skilled in developing new business and maintaining client relationships
Alignment with the practices collaborative, culture-driven ethos
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