Associate Architect - Conservation Background
Up to £65,000 + excellent benefits | Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)
Few opportunities give you the chance to shape history - this one does.
You'll join a collaborative, supportive team proudly working on a prestigious project, one of the UK's most significant heritage sites. As an Associate Architect, you'll lead multi-million-pound projects, inspire a talented team, and play a key part in delivering projects of national importance. You'll also guide the studio's strategic growth, working closely with senior stakeholders, clients, and consultants.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine design leadership, team development, and meaningful heritage impact - we'd love to hear from you.

About the team
This award-winning, employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy brings together over 300 professionals with multiple offices across the world. Collaboration, inclusion, and innovation sit at the heart of its culture. As and award winning practice, the team is known for delivering outstanding conservation and contemporary design projects alike.

What you'll be doing
As an Associate Architect, you'll balance leadership, client engagement, and hands-on project delivery across all RIBA stages. You'll be trusted to manage large-scale conservation projects while building strong, lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities as an Associate Architect will include:
·Leading projects of national significance from concept to completion.
·Managing client and stakeholder relationships at senior levels.
·Overseeing and mentoring a team of architects and assistants, ensuring collaboration and excellence.
·Supporting business development and helping to secure new opportunities.
·Contributing to strategic studio growth and long-term planning.

What you'll bring
To thrive as an Associate Architect, you'll need:
·An abundance of post qualification experience in the UK.
·Proven ability to lead multi-million-pound projects confidently.
·Strong leadership, client management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
·Experience in conservation architecture or heritage projects.
·Excellent understanding of UK Building and Planning Regulations.
·NEC4 contract experience.
·Commercial awareness and experience in project financial management.
·Understanding of Revit/BIM (not essential but advantageous).
·Eligibility for UK Security Clearance - you must have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years.

Why join this team
As an Associate Architect, you'll be joining a team where career development is embedded in the culture. Everyone has a personal progression plan, with proven opportunities to develop. The team's ethos is highly collaborative, and you'll work on a variety of projects - from prestigious conservation work like to vital building upgrades and security enhancements.

What's in it for you
·Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.
·Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 from home.
·Generous annual leave increasing with service.
·Great employee benefits
·Season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme, and volunteering opportunities.
·Enhanced learning, development, and career progression support.
This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in preserving one of the UK's most important landmarks while shaping your own leadership journey. If you're an experienced Associate Architect ready to make an impact on people, projects, and heritage.
 
Are you interested?
Reach out to Adam on the details below:
@: adam.cripps@carringtonwest.com
Tel: 02393876071