Associate Architect

Associate Architect Job in Bermondsey, London

An Associate Architect job is now available with an AJ100 practice in London! Join an award-winning, employee-owned firm where your expertise will shape conservation and cultural projects across heritage, museums, galleries, public spaces, education, ecclesiastical, and more.

Founded in the 1940s, this award-winning practice has grown to over 350 people across 11 UK offices and was named Architect Employer of the Year. They are a recognised leader in conservation, cultural architecture, planning advice, and heritage consultancy, delivering sensitive restorations and innovative designs within historic settings. Their projects include some of the UK's most significant cultural and heritage sites, working with public bodies, charities, trusts, institutions, and private clients.

As a key part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, you will lead projects that balance contemporary interventions with historic sensitivity. With a clear pathway for career progression, flexible hybrid working, and strong support for professional development, including study sponsorship, paid study leave, and leadership training, this is an opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage conservation and cultural projects across various sectors
• Play a key role in new business development, bidding, and work-winning for the studio
• Oversee projects across all RIBA stages, from concept to completion
• Manage teams of sub-consultants, specialists, and craftspeople, ensuring sensitive and high-quality project delivery
• Work closely with clients, heritage organisations, and planning authorities
• Act as contract administrator where required.

Required Skills & Experience

• ARB-registered Architect with a minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience in the UK
• AABC or RIBA SCA/CA accreditation desirable
• Extensive experience working on conservation and cultural projects, including listed buildings, museums, heritage sites, or ecclesiastical projects
• Strong leadership experience, managing teams, studios, or small practices
• Proven expertise across all RIBA stages, with excellent design, technical, and detailing skills
• Strong project management and contract administration skills
• Excellent understanding of UK planning and building regulations, particularly in conservation
• Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, project profitability, and financial success
• Strong business development and work-winning experience, including bid writing and securing new projects
• Excellent client-facing, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in BIM, Revit, AutoCAD, and NBS
• Strong graphic sensibility, attention to detail, and hand-drawing ability
• Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What You Get Back

• 51,000 - 67,000
• Profit share bonus
• Hybrid working - 2 days from home per week
• Career growth, training, and leadership development
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days with service
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan
• Eye care vouchers and optional healthcare cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Plus, a range of additional benefits!

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear back within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep your details on file for future vacancies.

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Associate Architect Job in Bermondsey, London - Your Architecture Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Charlotte Lambert Job Ref: 15147)