Senior Associate/Project Director

London
£70,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Join one of the UK’s leading architectural studios based in central London, with a distinguished track record delivering bold, sustainable, and future-ready design solutions. With offices across the multiple nations, this global practice is renowned for shaping complex and high-profile projects across sectors including aviation, transport, healthcare, education, retail, and hospitality.From major international airports to award-winning educational campuses and rail hubs, this studio combines technical precision, aesthetic clarity, and environmental responsibility to bring ideas to life—whether on home ground or abroad.The Opportunity
We’re seeking a talented and driven Senior Associate / Project Director to lead architectural teams and project portfolios across all RIBA stages. This is a strategic design, leadership, and business development role, offering significant scope to shape large-scale, technically demanding, and visually striking schemes.You’ll work directly from the central london studio (just a short walk from the Thames), with flexible hybrid working—balancing team presence and individual autonomy.Key Responsibilities of a Senior Associate / Project Director
Design Leadership – Develop and drive design concepts across a diverse range of typologies and scales.
Project Delivery – Lead projects from early briefing to completion (RIBA 0–7), ensuring efficient, profitable, and high-quality delivery.
Team Management – Define team structures and provide clear leadership, mentoring, and line management.
Commercial Oversight – Prepare and manage fee proposals; identify and mitigate commercial risks.
Quality Assurance – Oversee audits, ensure compliance with best practice, and uphold industry-leading standards.
Client & Business Development – Build and maintain networks that bring repeat business and new opportunities to the studio.What We’re Looking For
✔ ARB-registered Architect with strong design and technical credentials
✔ Demonstrated success managing teams and leading complex, multi-sector projects
✔ Excellent communication and client-facing skills
✔ Sound knowledge of UK building regulations and construction methodology
✔ Proficiency with sector-relevant design and management software
✔ A proactive leader with the ability to foster long-term relationships and identify commercial opportunitiesWhat’s in It for YouCompetitive salary up to £70,000Hybrid working with 2+ days in the Blackfriars studioOpportunity to lead major international and UK-based projectsProfessional development and clear career progressionCollaborative, innovative, and supportive studio cultureBe part of a global team shaping sustainable, people-centred environmentsApply Now
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