Overview
Associate/Director (Urban Design & Architecture) – Anderselite is working with a Bristol-based architectural/urban design client in search of a Senior Associate/Director to join their Architectural, Masterplanning & Urban Design team. The role is a pivotal part of the team with the opportunity to develop a long-term career.
We can offer you
* A very competitive salary with benefits including car allowance, private medical, and holiday plus bank holidays
* A varied workload across residential strategic land promotion, urban regeneration, and major mixed-use sustainable urban extensions across the UK
* Supportive, forward-thinking partners and a vibrant team that encourages career development
* Hybrid working
Responsibilities
* Developing and overseeing design solutions and strategies for projects spanning residential strategic land promotion, urban regeneration, and major mixed-use sustainable urban extensions across the UK
* Contributing to major projects or managing a portfolio of smaller projects from feasibility through concept and sketch design to outline planning
* Overseeing high-quality visualisations from sketch to illustrative and presentation standard
* Producing and overseeing high-quality work and creative solutions that are well researched and structured
* Running the Bristol office and supporting/leading teams on a day-to-day basis
* Contributing to seeking, winning, and delivering new work
* Delivering excellent client service and providing clear, succinct advice while building strong relationships and managing expectations
* Working with the wider business on delivery of the business strategy and growth activities
Qualifications
* 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 of current urban design issues in a UK context
* Strong design flair with interest in delivering high-quality projects from strategic masterplan to detailed built forms and urban spaces
* Competence in AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office
* Ability to draw and sketch by hand and to oversee teams doing this
* Ability to run an office, lead teams, and motivate individuals daily
Job Info
* Job Title: Associate/ Director (Urban Design & Architecture)
* Company: AndersElite
* Location: Competitive
* Posted: Sep 1st 2025
* Closes: Oct 2nd 2025
* Sector: Construction
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
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