Birmingham, UK
Project director/associate director
at ADP
ADP is hiring a project director/associate director to join its team in Birmingham, UK.
ADP is looking to recruit talented and determined project director or associate director to oversee projects and join the management team in its Birmingham studio.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced architect to join our established Birmingham studio, as either project director or associate director (role depends on experience and areas of focus) working alongside the studio director, national sector leads and the wider practice teams. The role principally involves project, technical or design management and acting as a lead consultant within the wider design team; deliver our purpose lead strategy regionally.
Other aspects of the role include sharing responsibility for the projects and teams involved in the projects regionally, and sharing knowledge/experience to develop the next generation of architects through mentoring. Plus, involvement in design and technical reviews to continually evolve our work for a better future.
Building on the strong foundations in place with the great local team. You should also have excellent organisational and communication skills and be self-motivated. We are seeking an experienced architect with great design, technical and contract knowledge to support projects through all work stages.
About ADP
ADP are a purpose-led practice, with sector expertise delivered though our local studios
With studios across the UK, Cyprus and India, and over 60 years’ history, ADP is an AJ100 top 40 architecture practice which designs around the principles of sustainability, belonging and engagement, rethinking the built environment to create a better future.
We work on projects that truly benefit their communities, from large laboratory buildings to mixed-use developments, sensitive refurbishments to envelope-pushing new builds, £100m high-profile schemes to local grassroots projects. We have cross-practice specialists in sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare and education design.
ADP is an employee-owned practice – meaning that all staff have a say in how the business is run, and everyone benefits from its success. We know that a healthy work/life balance is important and in addition to other competitive benefits.
We’re an equal opportunities employer and a gold-standard investor in people – reflecting our belief that it takes a people-centred practice to create people-centred architecture. Diversity is at the heart of our success, and we welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Start date: ASAP
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] with ‘Birmingham project director/associate director’ in the subject line.
If you would like a full job description, please email our people manager: [email protected]
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact our education director/board director: [email protected]
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