Associate Architect

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000

Job description

Multi-disciplinary Architectural Practice seeks an experienced Associate level Architect to be the project lead on a £15 million Education Project with additional bids expected to land in early 2025 as part of our client's new local authority framework award!

With around 40 talented professionals across 4 offices in the UK, the opportunity exists to assist in the continuing success and growth of this thriving Practice with a portfolio of exciting projects across multiple sectors. While our client remains committed to retaining a regional studio presence, the Leeds office is currently working remotely while they secure a new studio space in the new year and return to a flexible hybrid working model. Suitable candidates must have the correct facilities to work from home efficiently.

It is anticipated that the Associate Architect will be the lead Project Architect on the new school project mentioned above, initially supporting the studio lead as a crossover. They will work alongside the studio lead on future bids, with the long-term desire for the right candidate to lead projects from first contact through to completion.

Associate Architect Job Requirements

1. Architects must be RIBA/ARB registered with circa 10 years of professional experience.
2. This can be someone who is wanting to move into an associate role currently working as a senior architect with strong experience behind them.
3. Extensive links within the industry and no stepping back from senior leadership roles while retaining a senior position.
4. Keen to secure an individual capable of working alongside the studio lead to support and assist in business development and project delivery.
5. Studio lead main roles: business development and strategy, staff management (project resourcing, invoicing). They will also pick up some key projects as design lead and support studio project coordination.
6. Associate architect main roles: Project architect/lead, wider studio project coordination. They will be actively involved in business development supporting the studio lead.
7. Education experience essential, having worked on either a new primary or secondary school in the last 5 years.
8. Proven design skills through winning bids and/or picking up schemes from conception, feasibility.
9. Proven delivery and project management skills through running and delivering projects to completion.
10. Knowledge of different procurement methods and contract types.
11. Preferred to have some traditional experience; NEC contracts experience would be beneficial.
12. Design abilities through well-thought-out diagrams, images, and presentations. Understanding technical detailing and ability to resolve intricacies through hand sketches.
13. As an experienced architect, you are expected to have excellent presentation skills and technical awareness.

The successful Associate Architect will receive a highly competitive salary in the region of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum and will also be entitled to the following benefits:

1. 27 days holiday + Christmas period shutdown
2. ER Pension
3. Private Healthcare
4. Flexible working / 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, initially the role would be fully remote with occasional team meetings in Leeds city centre.