Associate Architect

• Supporting the Director in managing key client relationships, project performance, and resource planning.

• Leading the development of design concepts and technical solutions across various project stages. 

• Contributing to project delivery strategies, including programming, fees, and risk management.

• Taking responsibility for compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Driving coordination across disciplines and ensuring seamless communication within the wider consultant team.

• Representing the practice in meetings, reviews, and stakeholder engagements with professionalism and insight.

• The ability to support the strategic objectives of the business and contribute at a senior level within both the discipline and wider management team.
• Proven experience undertaking management responsibilities, including effective line management and pastoral care of team members.
• A strong track record of leading and delivering projects of varying scale and complexity across multiple sectors and all stages of design and delivery.
• Experience working collaboratively within large, multidisciplinary teams, including on major and complex projects.
• The capability to work closely with Directors to manage project briefs, fees, costs, programmes and deliverables.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading design development, technical detailing, specification and coordination from project inception through to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage clients and project teams and to chair meetings and design reviews.
• Experience managing and supporting architectural teams to ensure collaborative working and high-quality project outcomes.
• A thorough understanding of, and commitment to, compliance with relevant legislation, technical standards and regulations.
• Qualification as a registered Architect with substantial post-qualification experience.
• A genuine passion for design, with strong experience across multiple sectors, all design stages and large, complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable design, technical detailing, specifications, materials, contract administration and NBS.
• Strong organisational skills and adaptability, with the ability to multitask, work to tight deadlines and collaborate effectively.
• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office, with the ability to clearly communicate design ideas through sketches and drawings.
  

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better. 

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. 

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.  

What we offer 

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect: 

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities  

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey. 

Accessibility 

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you. 

Agencies 

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.