Richard Parr Associates is seeking an associate director to join its team in London.
Richard Parr Associates is an internationally recognised architecture and design Studio working across exceptional residential, hospitality and heritage projects.
With Studios in London and the Cotswolds, our practice brings together a large and talented team of architects and designers who share a deep commitment to thoughtful, crafted architecture.
RPA is evolving and growing to meet the demand of an expanding portfolio of ambitious international commissions. Our work is increasingly diverse in scale, geography and complexity, offering significant opportunities for creative leadership and design exploration.
Our work is rooted in what we describe as modern traditionalism — architecture that respects heritage while responding sensitively to place, culture and craft. Each project is approached individually, with a strong emphasis on proportion, materiality and long-term architectural value.
We are seeking an Associate Director to join our senior leadership team and help guide the design and delivery of major international residential and hospitality projects. This is a significant opportunity to lead a large project team on a complex international commission, working closely alongside Richard Parr and playing a key role in shaping the future direction of the practice.
The role
The associate director will take responsibility for the creative direction and delivery of complex projects, leading teams and coordinating consultants while ensuring the clarity and strength of the architectural vision.
You will lead project teams, represent the Studio with clients and collaborators, and ensure design quality through all project stages.
The role also includes mentoring Architects and designers within the Studio and contributing to the broader leadership, culture and continued development of the practice.
Key responsibilities:
- lead the design and delivery of major residential and hospitality projects
- manage and inspire large internal project teams
- work closely with Richard Parr on design development and project strategy
- act as a key client and consultant interface
- maintain design quality across all RIBA stages
- oversee coordination, programme and project delivery
- mentor and support the development of Studio staff
- contribute to the ongoing growth and leadership of the practice
About you:
- ARB registered architect with 10+ years post-Part 3 experience
- strong experience delivering large, complex luxury residential or hospitality projects
- proven ability to lead teams and manage complex international projects
- excellent design judgement and technical understanding
- confident communicator with strong client-facing and leadership skills
- organised, collaborative and commercially aware
What we offer:
- competitive salary with annual review
- performance-related bonus
- professional development opportunities
- 22 days holiday increasing with service
- a collaborative studio culture
- the opportunity to work on high-profile international projects
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Please send your CV and portfolio.
