Associate Director, Architecture Job in Soho, London - 65,000 - 75,000

Lead the architectural service, with a focus on the industrial and logistics sector. This position requires an experienced architect capable of acting as Lead Designer, managing major projects through every RIBA stage while supporting the wider business strategy. You will work closely with Directors to strengthen client relationships, secure new opportunities, and deliver technically robust architectural solutions.

This is a leadership role for an ambitious professional who enjoys combining design excellence, commercial awareness, and team development to help expand a successful architectural service.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple architectural projects from inception through completion ensuring quality, programme, commercial objectives, and client expectations are consistently achieved.
• Act as Lead Designer across complex industrial and logistics projects, coordinating consultants and managing the design process through RIBA Stages 0 to 6.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, identifying opportunities to secure repeat business and new project commissions.
• Support Directors with business development activities including networking, client presentations, fee proposals, competitive tenders, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Manage project programmes, resources, budgets, and design teams ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to agreed quality standards.
• Produce, review, and coordinate technical drawing packages, planning submissions, tender information, construction details, and NBS specifications while mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience acting as Lead Designer delivering major architectural projects through all RIBA Stages 0 to 6.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of UK Town Planning policy, Building Regulations, and relevant British Standards for project delivery.
• Extensive experience producing technical drawing packages and comprehensive NBS specifications.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and supporting the development of junior staff.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and Microsoft Office skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working following successful probation with three office days and two home working days.
• Pension scheme, healthcare scheme, Perkbox discount account, and SmartGo travel scheme.
• Training and development, mentoring system, CPDs, external training, and clear promotion progression opportunities.
• Regular social events together with an extra day’s holiday awarded for every three years of service.

This position is suited to an experienced architect ready to take ownership of both project delivery and business growth. You will enjoy developing client relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering technically strong architectural solutions within the industrial and logistics sector.

Success in this position requires commercial awareness, technical excellence, and the confidence to represent the practice with clients and stakeholders while maintaining exceptional delivery standards.