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Senior Associate/Project Director
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Central London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate / Project Director
Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days/week in-office)
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + benefits
About the Practice
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 opportunities
What’s in It for You
Competitive salary up to £70,000
Hybrid working with 2+ days in the Blackfriars studio
Opportunity to lead major international and UK-based projects
Professional development and clear career progression
Collaborative, innovative, and supportive studio culture
Be part of a global team shaping sustainable, people-centred environments
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