Associate Director

Bennett & Game are delighted to represent a well-established, reputable Architectural Practice based in Epsom who are currently seeking an ambitious Associate Director to join their expanding team. This is a unique and exceptional opportunity to obtain shares and progress within an established business, placing the successful candidate at the forefront of a thriving and growing office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to make a lasting impact and legacy within an already successful Architectural Practice. If you are a driven, commercially aware Architect and eager to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and growing business, we encourage you to apply. Our client have been established for over 40 years, building and maintaining excellent relationships with their clients leading to around 80% of projects being from these repeat clients. They work in a variety of different sectors primarily covering Commercial, Science, Leisure, Healthcare and Education projects. They have a passion and drive for delivering quality and sustainable designs. Projects typically are anything up to around £10m in value.

Associate Director Job Overview

Oversee daily operations across various departments, ensuring efficiency and optimal resource allocation
Play an integral role in expanding and developing the office (currently a team of 15)
Develop, maintain, and expand client relationships and frameworks
Lead key client commissions and frameworks, ensuring successful project delivery
Work closely with other senior management team members to coordinate business development initiatives
Lead projects teams across different sectors from inception to completion
Help shape and grow the practices presence
Contribute to the firms strategic direction, defining the practice vision and growth

Associate Director Job Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead, manage resources and drive team performance
A commercially astute individual with the ability to identify new revenue opportunities and maximise existing client relationships
Strong networking skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships
Excellent financial acumen, including a solid understanding of fee management and cost control
Desire to become an Equity Partner of the firm
Good knowledge of Revit
Ability to help, lead and manage an Architectural practice of circa 15 staff

Associate Director Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary £80,000 - £90,000 DOE
Opportunity to progress quickly into Equity Partner of the business
Opportunity to continue the growth and development of a profitable partnership
Flexible hours and potential for hybrid working
Healthcare
Pension
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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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