Associate Director, Landscape Architecture

Are you a dynamic Associate Director with an innovative portfolio to match? Are you looking to gain experience across a range of UK and global projects? The Associate Director leads and inspires their team to ensure that innovative and thought-provoking international and UK projects achieve high-quality design standards and are delivered on time and on budget. They operate autonomously, requiring only minimal supervision from the Senior Associate/Director and are responsible for supporting junior colleagues to achieve their full potential. Not only do they support the delivery of corporate-level business development strategies, but they actively support the development of leads and generation of new business across existing and future sectors and markets.

What are we looking for:

• Degree in related design field or equivalent certification or skill level.
• Possesses proficiency with computer applications commonly used within the individual’s discipline.
• Professional registration or equivalent preferred.
• Able to demonstrate strong design skills and creative vision coupled with high level of technical expertise.
• Examples of past built work strongly preferred.
• People management experience essential, teams of 2-5 people.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the capability to perform with agility in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to work to deadlines, managing multiple projects while projecting composure and excellent leadership qualities.

What we can offer you:

• Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home.
• A fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities.
• 22 days annual leave with the option to buy more (Pro-rated).
• A range of benefits, including private medical/life insurance and pension.

If this role interests you, read on for details about the role responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Delivery: Manages teams to consistently deliver design and technical excellence that meet high quality standards. Demonstrates expertise in design and/or areas, establishing themselves as a specialist in a particular field. Plans, coordinates and manages the project process, maintaining involvement throughout. Liaises with project and design directors to ensure that innovative and thought-provoking projects are delivered consistently. Leads project meetings and client presentations, acting as the primary contact for client interaction and maintaining good relationships with clients to maximise opportunities for repeat business.
• Leadership: Role models Benoy’s values and fosters a collaborative environment in which innovation is encouraged and best practice shared. Leads, guides and provides training to junior talent, providing timely feedback that contributes to their continuing creative, technical and professional development. Initiates or participates in organisation of studio or group activities, leads brainstorming sessions and manages conflict effectively and calmly.
• Client Relationships: Engages with colleagues to support the development of new business, enhancing internal and external communication via functions, events, forums and publications. Assists in the preparation of fee bids and undertakes fee proposals and fee negotiations for projects in coordination with the Directors.
• Budget Control: Demonstrates a sound understanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and ensures project targets are achieved through sensible management of time and allocated resources.