Our client is a large, sociable, friendly, award-winning multi-disciplinary practice based in SW London, currently looking for an Associate with 5+ years post qualification experience to join their team.
They work across a range of sectors, including hospitality, commercial and masterplanning, and specialise in residentially-led mixed-use schemes. They also have many years of experience both in the refurbishment of listed buildings and the implementation of new build developments on redundant or brownfield sites.
The practice has been recognised many times for its efforts to ensure that staff are rewarded, supported and given the career and life opportunities that enable them to thrive and reach their full potential.
Summary of main responsibilities are to:
-Work on your own initiative to enhance the professional reputation of the practice
-Provide professional support to the nominated Associate Director
-Manage and execute project work including preparation of design drawings, specifications, calculations and tender documentation
-Liaise with other professional consultants, external specialists, and statutory
authorities in such a way as to elevate their perception of the company.
-Undertake appropriate written correspondence with clients in order to support actions taken by the company staff. This will include assisting the Director with formal presentations and representations-
-Identify, recommend to Directors and introduce additional procedures as appropriate to improve the profitability of the practice
-Ensure all staff adhere to the recognised office working procedures and
comply with requirements for Continual Professional Development
-See that proper supervision is given to students, temporary contract staff and architectural assistants working within your team
-Represent the practice at various social events
-As appropriate, take action to stabilise difficult working relationships with existing clients where necessary
-Ensure general conformance with all related aspects of their Quality Management System
No sponsorship will be provided so all candidates will need full right to work.
Salary £50-65k