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Apt is seeking an associate director to join its growing team in London.

The role

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and talented associate director who is passionate about working in a dynamic environment. We are looking for an organised, detail-orientated, exceptional candidate to effectively manage projects and teams. The successful candidate must have expert ability in structuring thoughts, exploring, explaining and refining ideas whilst leading and motivating a team, providing clear guidance and direction.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

• proven experience of leading a portfolio of complex projects with a construction value between £100m and £400m
• a background that demonstrates excellent design and technical skills
• experience of heading multiple project teams and running projects across the full range of work stages
• steering the design process in accordance with design direction and delivering to the highest standards
• confidence in presenting to clients, planning officers and consultants, as well as to senior colleagues as part of internal reviews
• be able to manage, motivate and mentor other members of the studio
• be capable of developing project programmes and design deliverables
• have a clear understanding of resource and fee management
• have an excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations, construction materials and detailing
• have experience in reviewing and understanding detailed specifications
• be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and have experience in managing Revit projects
• excellent verbal and sketch communication skills
• ambitions to continue to develop their career in the industry and contribute to the success and growth of the studio

About Apt

Apt is an award-winning architectural practice.

From our studio in Clerkenwell, the heart of London’s design district, we work across multiple sectors including workplace, residential, commercial, creative reuse, hospitality, place-making, heritage, interiors, arts and community projects of all shapes and sizes across the UK and internationally.

Please submit your cover letter and digital CV using the ‘apply for job’ button below with ‘associate director’ in the subject heading.

The position is a full-time role (40 hours per week), and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. The salary is between £70,000 and £90,000 and remuneration is dependent upon experience. For this role we are open to discussing an element of remote working, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours.

Apt is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We particularly welcome female applicants, as they are currently under-represented within Apt at a senior level. All appointments will, however, be made based on merit.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, we will only be in contact should you be invited to interview.

www.apt.london