Architect Associate Director - Aviation

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:

• Has 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 
• Has 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.