maber architects

Associate Director Full Time Maber Architects is a well-established, award-winning multidisciplinary design practice, ranked among the UK's top 100 architectural firms. With 70 talented people across four offices in the Midlands and London, we bring together creativity, collaboration, and technical expertise to deliver inspiring projects nationwide. We are looking to recruit for our Leicester office, with the expectation of travel to suit project requirements across any of our four offices. As a 100% employee owned business, our culture is built on strong values and a shared mission: 'to be great to work with, and great to work for'. We are proud to hold a Certified B Corporation status, Investors in People Gold accreditation and to support the Real Living Wage. Why join us You'll be part of a culture that challenges you to excel while providing the support you need to succeed. Flexible working arrangements Employee ownership - share in our success Ongoing CPD, mentoring, and career development Health cash plan and wellbeing support Applicants are required to have: 10 years of industry experience with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse projects, preferably with schools, industrial or residential experience. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Good knowledge of all the RIBA work stages A keen interest in high levels of design and detail Proficiency in relevant software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design tools. ArchiCad experience beneficial but not essential as CAD / BIM support and training will be provided Key responsibilities Leading multidisciplinary project teams from concept through to completion Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence. Have strategic input into the wider direction of the office and practice Review, produce, and coordinate high quality technical design information across all RIBA Work Stages Conduct site visits and represent the studio externally, promoting its vision and values within the industry. Act as a key client liaison. Managing and fostering strong, productive relationships with clients, consultants and regulatory authorities Apply a practical, problem solving approach to complex design challenges Travel to project sites across the UK as required Work both independently and collaboratively within a team Additional Information Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time. How to apply To apply please send us your CV and any accompanying documents - e.g. portfolio or covering letter.