Associate Architect in Stockport
Posted by Conrad Consulting Ltd
£50,000 – £55,000 a year
Stockport · Permanent
A well-established architectural practice is seeking an experienced Associate Architect to join its leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware architect looking to play a key role in practice growth, client development, and the delivery of high-quality projects across a diverse range of sectors.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape the strategic direction of the business while leading projects, developing client relationships, and mentoring a talented multidisciplinary team.
As an Associate Architect, you will:- Lead the delivery of projects across all RIBA stages.
- Oversee design quality, project performance, and client satisfaction.
- Manage programmes, budgets, resources, and project teams.
- Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
- Support business development, framework submissions, and tender opportunities.
- Contribute to practice growth through fee generation and new business activity.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional development support to junior team members.
- Champion technical excellence, best practice, and high-quality project delivery.
- ARB/RIBA Registered Architect - Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience delivering projects across all RIBA stages.
- Strong design, technical, and project management capabilities.
- Experience managing clients, stakeholders, budgets, and project teams.
- Commercial awareness, including fee proposals and business development activities.
- Experience contributing to framework and tender submissions.
- Multi-sector project experience - Commercial, Education, Residential and similar sectors.
- Competitive salary - Circa £55,000
- Clear pathway to further leadership progression.
- Professional memberships & subscriptions paid.
- Hybrid & flexible working.
- Company pension and life assurance.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Company Laptop and mobile phone.
- Enhanced holiday allowance linked to service.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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