Corstorphine & Wright is looking for an associate to join its team in London.

About us:

Corstorphine & Wright is an award-winning architectural practice with design studios across the UK.

We are a dedicated team of 300+ enthusiastic individuals that care about creating places that foster human connection while adding commercial, civic, environmental, and social value.

Everything we do is beautifully crafted, exceptionally efficient and people driven by design.

About the role:

We are looking for someone with proven design and creative skills to join our talented and motivated team in the London studio, stepping into an established leadership role within our friendly and collaborative team.

The candidate should have design leadership skills that should allow close collaboration with an existing network of regional design directors, together with managing the process of design reviews and design quality within the London studio and region.

The role is for a senior position as an associate; however, the title is open to discussion for any candidates with significant experience and a track record in a similar position.

As a senior design lead in the studio, you will enjoy an interesting mix of responsibilities, including:

providing design leadership to the studio and integrating with the creative vision for the wider business
assist in reinforcing a creative environment within the studio to ensure robust design quality across all projects
managing project teams to deliver business and project targets for the local studio and wider practice
lead in the design development of projects by implementing the Better by Design practice design philosophy
leading multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
ensuring compliance with building regulations, health and safety requirements and project governance
managing the preparation of presentation drawings, concept development and design outputs, guiding team members where needed
overseeing the production of detailed design drawings, schedules, specifications and 2D/3D outputs using CAD and BIM
sourcing technical information, evaluating buildability, preparing risk assessments and cost/benefit analyses
preparing tender reports, recommendations and delivering work aligned to QM procedures
coordinating effectively with consultants, statutory bodies, clients and internal teams
preparing and delivering presentations and managing meetings with confidence
providing clients with high-quality advice, guidance and project updates while maintaining strong client relationships
managing client enquiries, supporting client satisfaction monitoring and resolving issues appropriately
playing an active role in bidding for and securing new business in line with the studio or regional business plan
contributing to a positive team culture through strong leadership, coaching, performance development and effective people management

About you:

We are looking for candidates who possess the following experience and skills:

professionally qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. RIBA)
proven track record and portfolio of design quality
proven track record combined with significant experience in managing project design teams
strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
confident in managing budgets and controlling project expenditure
experience contributing to business development activities
able to work with minimal supervision and lead others effectively
competent in preparing and delivering presentations and managing meetings
strong working knowledge of CAD, Revit, BIM and Microsoft Office
proven people management experience, including supervising, coaching and developing team members
strong relationship-building skills with clients, colleagues and third parties
highly organised with strong planning capabilities
good understanding of QM procedures, health and safety requirements and professional responsibilities
excellent written and verbal communication skills

What you will get in return:

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that promotes a work-life balance and supports your professional development needs.

Life assurance, bonus scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Program, hybrid working opportunities, regular social activities, plus more are among some of the benefits on offer to our Corstorphine & Wright colleagues.

Corstorphine & Wright is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity, and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment throughout the employee lifecycle.

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