Associate Director – Architecture / Workplace / Master planning

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid – 4 Days Office / 1 Day WFH)
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director to join a growing architectural and design consultancy based in Birmingham.

This role offers the chance to take a leading position within a developing studio, with responsibility for client engagement, project delivery and business development across areas such as workplace design, fit-out, logistics, master planning and urban regeneration.

The successful Associate Director will play a key role in growing the Birmingham studio, contributing to its expansion plans while delivering high-quality design solutions and building strong relationships within the local property and development market.

This is a hybrid role, requiring 4 days per week in the Birmingham office.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of architectural and design projects
• Developing and managing client relationships and stakeholder engagement
• Driving business development and work-winning activities
• Supporting the growth and strategic direction of the Birmingham studio
• Overseeing projects across workplace, fit-out, logistics and master planning sectors
• Managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating design delivery
• Contributing to urban regeneration and large-scale development projects
• Supporting the development and mentoring of team members
• Building a strong presence within the Birmingham property and development market

Requirements

To be considered for this Associate Director role, candidates should have:

• Proven experience working at Associate or Associate Director level within architecture or design consultancy
• Strong background in workplace design, fit-out, logistics or master planning
• Experience delivering large-scale or complex development projects
• Strong client-facing and business development experience
• Established network within the Birmingham property or development sector (highly desirable)
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to contribute to studio growth and team development

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (4 days per week in Birmingham office)
• Opportunity to play a key role in growing a regional studio
• Exposure to high-profile projects across multiple sectors
• Significant opportunities for career progression and leadership

If you are an Associate Director with strong client-facing and business development experience looking to take a leading role within a growing Birmingham-based design team, this is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of a developing studio.

Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.