Associate Director Architect in Leeds

An Associate Director Architect (future equity partner) is required to join a long established multi-disciplinary practice consisting of Architects, consulting engineers and other supporting consultants. The role carries the potential for advancement to equity partner level in the business after a qualifying period.

The successful candidate should have experience in managing a team of architectural staff and a leading role in nurturing existing client relationships and developing new business. The position offers modern hybrid flexible working, with the role based in either Leeds or Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement detailed sector specific targets to meet the Practice objectives.
• Manage architectural budgets and targets and provide monthly reporting.
• Develop and implement a New Business Development process to generate profitable business growth.
• Scope, plan and negotiate the pricing of architectural projects.
• Allocate and manage project resources ensuring the right staff are allocated to all projects.
• Report against performance objectives in terms of invoicing versus targets and associated profitability.
• Manage client relationships and expectations to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Manage client feedback and act on improvements suggested.
• Develop and build personal client networks through attendance at industry networking events.
• Comply with all financial management processes for timely project invoicing.
• Ensure clear performance targets are set during the project planning phase.
• Continue the development of architectural knowledge, design quality and sustainability within the practice.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures for effective recruitment and management of architectural staff.
• Ensure a full programme of Continual Professional Development (CPD) is in place.

Key Skills:

• Significant project running experience of a range of project types and sizes.
• A motivated individual driven to succeed.
• Effective team leadership to create and communicate a clear vision.
• Commercially minded with enthusiasm for winning work and business development.
• Customer focused approach to build client networks.
• Innovative approach to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Team player capable of managing the architectural team.
• Ability to think strategically across the industry.
• Ability to manage sector-based budgets and resources.
• IT literate in terms of current computer packages and presentation software.
• Excellent illustration and presentation skills.

Education / Qualifications / Experience:

• RIBA Chartered Architect and registered with the ARB.
• Evidence of personal and professional development throughout their career.
• Demonstrable industry wide relationships and connections.
• Technically competent designer with experience across various sectors.
• Leading multiple design teams across a range of projects.

The Package:

• Competitive salary depending on experience including car allowance £80,000 - £100,000.
• Profit related bonus subject to company performance.
• Potential to acquire equity share subject to performance.
• 5% pension contribution.
• Private healthcare package including family members.
• Payment of ARB and RIBA membership subscriptions.
• 27 days holidays per year plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working, subject to agreement.

Interested? Please contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for further information or hit apply and follow the instructions.