Associate Director Architect (Future Equity Partner) in Lincolnshire, Newark

An Associate Director Architect 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 and can be based in either Leeds or our client's HQ in 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 new business and profitable 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, management, retention and continuous professional development of all 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 who is driven to succeed.
• Effective team leadership to create and communicate a clear vision.
• Commercially minded with an enthusiasm for winning work and business development.
• Customer focused approach to build client networks and manage client relationships.
• Innovative approach and ability to identify problems and develop suitable solutions.
• Team player capable of managing the architectural team as a whole.
• Ability to think strategically across the industry and search out new opportunities.
• Ability to manage sector-based budgets and resources.
• Develop strategy and plans for agreed areas of the business.
• IT literate in terms of all 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 who has successfully designed and managed projects 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 plus close down between Christmas and the New Year.
• Hybrid working, subject to agreement and minimum periods in the office.

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