London, UK
Architectural associate director
at Benoy
Benoy is seeking an architectural associate director to join its London team.
Are you a dynamic architectural associate director with an innovative portfolio to match? Are you looking to gain experience across a range of UK and global projects?
The associate director leads and inspires their team to ensure that innovative and thought-provoking international and UK projects achieve high-quality design standards and are delivered on time and on budget. They operate autonomously, requiring only minimal supervision from the senior associate/director and are responsible for supporting junior colleagues to achieve their full potential. Not only do they support the delivery of corporate-level business development strategies, but they actively support the development of leads and generation of new business across existing and future sectors and markets.
What we’re looking for:
- experience of successfully leading and managing a team across large-scale international and UK projects through all RIBA stages
- experience in aviation projects is essential
- a proactive approach to client management, with a proven track record of engaging potential clients and partners
- commercially astute, demonstrated through effective decision-making, project resourcing and management
- strong organisational and people management skills, encouraging collaboration and innovation within the teams to maximise performance
- possesses proficiency with computer applications commonly used within the individual’s discipline
- working knowledge of Revit
- degree in related design field or equivalent certification or skill level
- professional registration or equivalent is preferred
What we can offer you:
- competitive salary, dependent on experience
- agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two working from home
- opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced, global company
- a fun, inclusive and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities
- 23 days annual leave with the option to buy more
- a range of benefits, including private medical/life insurance and pension
If this role interests you, read on for details about the role’s responsibilities.
Project management:
- manages their team across international projects to deliver design and technical excellence that meet high quality standards
- plans, coordinates and manages the project process, maintaining involvement throughout
- liaises with senior associate/director to ensure that innovative and thought provoking projects are delivered consistently
- leads project meetings and some client presentations, increasingly acting as the primary contact for client interaction and maintaining good relationships with clients to maximise opportunities for repeat business
Leadership:
- role models Benoy’s values and fosters a collaborative environment in which innovation is encouraged and best practice shared
- leads, guides and provides training to junior talent, providing timely feedback that contributes to their continuing creative, technical and professional development
- initiates or participates in studio or group activities, leads brainstorming sessions and manages conflicts effectively
Client relationships:
- leads project meetings and some client presentations, increasingly acting as the primary contact for client interaction and maintaining good relationships with clients to maximise opportunities for repeat business
- engages with colleagues to support the development of new business, enhancing internal and external communication via functions, events, forums and publications
- assists in the preparation of fee bids and undertakes fee proposals and fee negotiations for projects
Budget control:
- demonstrates a sound understanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and ensures project fees are maximised project targets are achieved through sensible management of time and allocated resource