Associate Director

Associate Director – Architecture London £70,000–£80,000+ (DOE) Introduction: An exciting opportunity to join a well-established, 50-strong multidisciplinary design practice in London. Known for its collaborative ethos and commitment to quality, the studio delivers a diverse range of design-led, technically robust projects across sectors including Education, Arts & Culture, Blue Light, Workplace, Defence, Healthcare, Residential, Heritage, Leisure, and Labs. This newly created leadership role is a pivotal part of their long-term succession planning. This opportunity would be ideal for an Associate – Senior Associate level architect with a strong background in complex public and private sector projects, and confident using industry-standard software (such as Revit and AutoCAD). Package: £70,000–£80,000 starting salary (negotiable for the right person) Salaried Directorship Performance-related bonus Private healthcare 5% employer / 3% employee pension contribution 25 days annual leave Hybrid working (2–3 days/week in the London office) Office: London Full-time, hybrid working model Duties: Lead and grow a 7–8 person architectural team within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setup Contribute to strategic business planning as part of the Director group Drive quality and innovation across a broad project portfolio Represent the practice in early-stage client and stakeholder meetings Support business development by building relationships and identifying new workstreams Shape the future direction of the practice with potential to progress to salaried Partner and equity holder Requirements: Strong leadership credentials with the ability to manage a team and contribute at practice level Confident leading meetings and representing the practice externally Background in multidisciplinary or design-led environments Skilled in developing new business and maintaining client relationships Alignment with the practice’s collaborative, culture-driven ethos #J-18808-Ljbffr