Senior Associate/Project Director

OverviewJob 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 OpportunityWe\''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.

Responsibilities

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 and 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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