Associate Architect in Oxford, Oxfordshire

Associate Architect
Location: Oxford
Salary: £55-65,000

A respected architectural practice with an established reputation across the commercial, education, defence and healthcare sectors is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Architect to join its friendly, close-knit studio in Oxford. This role offers the chance to take ownership of significant projects across all RIBA stages, working on a varied portfolio with a strong emphasis on complex, technically challenging schemes. It is a great opportunity for an Architect with solid sector knowledge, strong technical ability and the confidence to carry projects from early concept through to completion.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working, with regular studio-based collaboration.
• Defined routes for career progression, including the potential to step into sector leadership roles.
• On-site parking.
• Inclusive, supportive and collaborative studio culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects through all RIBA stages (0-8), maintaining design quality, coordination and technical precision.
• Contribute to design and delivery across the commercial, education, defence and healthcare sectors.
• Prepare accurate, high-quality technical drawings and 3D models using Revit, AutoCAD and SketchUp.
• Engage confidently with clients, consultants and contractors throughout every phase of delivery.
• Help grow the healthcare portfolio, with scope to take on key leadership responsibilities within the sector.
• Carry out regular site visits across a number of project locations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Fully qualified Part 3 Architect with solid UK practice experience.
• ARB registered.
• Proven track record of delivering projects through all RIBA stages.
• Strong working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and SketchUp.
• Experience in commercial, education, defence or healthcare projects (healthcare experience particularly advantageous).
• Willingness and eligibility to obtain security clearance for sensitive projects.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership, coordination and organisational skills.

To apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to (url removed). I look forward to hearing from you!