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Designed Search Leicester, Leicestershire
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
A prominent architecture firm based in Leicester seeks an experienced Associate/Associate Director to lead multidisciplinary project teams from concept to completion. This role offers a flexible working schedule, employee ownership benefits, and competitive compensation ranging from £50,000 to £65,000 DOE. Candidates should have proficiency in AutoCAD or ArchiCAD, and possess strong mentorship and client liaison skills. Opportunities for career development and wellbeing support are also provided.
Designed Search Leicester, Leicestershire
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Overview A large Leicester based Architecture firm are looking to set for an exciting year next year and are therefore at a key period of growth. They are looking to bring in an Associate/ Associate Director to lead multidisciplinary project teams through projects from concept to completion. This is a great opportunity to join a leading employee owned firm with great opportunity and perks, with multiple offices that cover projects nationwide. You will have the opportunity to coordinate and work closely within the Residential, Education and Commercial sector. Responsibilities Cultivate a supportive and collaborative culture through active mentorship and team member support. Contribute essential strategic insights that influence the broader trajectory of the office and the firm's practice standards. Execute site visits and effectively represent the studio in external capacities, championing its vision and core values across the industry. Utilize a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to navigate and resolve complex design challenges. Demonstrate efficiency working both autonomously and as an integrated part of a project team. Oversee the development, review, and coordination of high-quality technical design documentation throughout all RIBA Work Stages. Serve as the primary liaison for key clients, skilfully managing and nurturing robust, productive relationships with clients, external consultants, and necessary regulatory bodies. Proficiency in either AutoCAD or ArchiCAD is highly preferred along with the adobe creative suite. Be available for travel to various project sites across the UK as necessitated by project demands. On offer with this position A flexible working schedule Employee ownership- a direct stake in our shared success Highly competitive compensation - Circa £50,000- £65,000 DOE Private pension schemecontributions Dedicated career pathway development, mentorship, and ongoing CPD Comprehensive health cash planand extensive wellbeing support Please do not delay in applying with your CV and portfolio or get in touch for a confidential chat or if you would like further information it would be great to hear from / Designed Search is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us consent to process your data.
Designed Search Bletchley, Buckinghamshire
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
A friendly medium sized local Architectural practice based in Milton Keynes, have exciting new opportunities for both experienced Architectural Technicians/Technologists and experienced Architects to join their busy and expanding team! Working on large scale Residential, Education and Commercial schemes, this is a superb opportunity to join an expanding team at a key period of growth. The role will see you producing various technical drawings and packages with the wider team, it is highly desirable you are experienced in using either Revit ideally of if not AutoCAD, could be considered for the right indivdual. You will be interpreting the client briefs and producing technical documentation in line with the latest regulations. Experience working on live projects and familiarity with UK building regulations is a must for these positions. You will be an integral part of the team and there are great opportunities for long term career progression with this firm: On offer with this position: - A salary up to circa 47,000 (DOE) - Hybrid working - if you would like to work from homes 2 days a week - A friendly and open plan office with regular social events - Christmas shut down - Free parking - A long term career and great opportunity to progress with this growing firm - Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme, eyecare scheme, retail discounts plus various other schemes are on offer Please note my client are hiring on a permanent basis. As mentioned also included is home working and flexible working hours. If you wish to discuss this further on a confidential basis before applying please get in touch on (phone number removed) or (url removed).Or please don't delay in sending through your CV and portfolio asap. Designed Search is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us consent to process your data .
Designed Search Charing, Kent
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
A growing multidisciplinary practice near to Charing, have a great opportunity for either an Architectural Technician/Architectural Technologist or an experienced technical Architectural Assistant. To join their friendly medium sized team in an involved role. Working across a variety of projects covering Residential, Education, Leisure and Commercial schemes, the practice have some great projects lined up and underway and it's an exciting time to join them! To become a part of this growing practice, the ideal individual would have the following skills and experience: Technical detailing know how and producing construction details Experienced in producing drawing packages inline with project deadlines Strong timekeeping and organisational skills Experience in using AutoCAD on live projects in a practice is essential SketchUp ability is desirable Knowledge of UK building regulations and standards Ability to work well both independently and within a team The successful individuals can expect long term career opportunities. Plus a salary of circa 30,000 - 40,000 DOE If you are interested to apply or find out more please do not delay in applying or sending through your CV and portfolio - (url removed) Designed Search is acting as a specialist Architecture employment agency in relation to this vacancy. In accordance with GDPR by applying for this position you give us consent to process your data. All communication will be held in the strictest of confidence.
Designed Search Brighton, Sussex
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
A busy East Sussex based firm near to a well connected train station, are looking to add experienced Architectural Technicians/Architectural Technologists to join their practice in an involved position, where you will be working across great schemes covering the Hospitality, Leisure, Residential and Commercial sectors. You will be an integral part of the team working across design led projects. The company pride themselves on high quality design with all projects being partner led with directors involved across all RIBA stages. There is ample scope for growth in this large sized local firm where you will join a project team and can play a heavily involved role across projects from concept to completion. To be considered for this role you must hold a comprehensive knowledge of UK building regulations. Experience in any of the following software would be of interest for this particular role, so please do apply whether you have Revit, AutoCAD,Vectorworks or ArchiCAD. This is a truly great opportunity to join an established yet growing firm with ample long term opportunities across each office and team, where you will have a lot of autonomy in your work. On offer for this permanent, full time role is a salary based between 38,000 - 50,000 and a great benefits package. The role is mainly office based but a hybrid working scheme could be looked at. You will need to live within the East Sussex area or surrounding. To become a part of this growing practice, you will ideally have the following skills and experience: Experienced in either the Leisure, Hospitality, Commercial or Residential schemes or general larger scale project experience is highly preferable Experienced working on live projects in the UK Experienced in technical detailing and working on Riba stages 4 onwards Knowledge of planning and UK building regulations and standards Managing and coordinating with contractors and Designers Commutable locations could include: Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, Crawley, Newhaven, Lewes, Uckfield, Hassocks, Haywards Heath, Crowborough, Hastings, Eastbourne, East Grinstead, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge. Other job titles candidates may currently hold: Architect, Senior Architectural Technician, Senior Architectural Technologist, Senior Architect, Project Architect, Associate Architect, Architectural Designer, Technical manager, CIAT Technologist, Experienced Part 2/3 Architectural Assistant. Looking to interview in the next week or so, please do not delay in applying with your CV and portfolio - (url removed) Designed Search is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us consent to process your data .