Associate Director – Healthcare Architecture

Reed Specialist Recruitment

Location: London
Job Type: Full-timeJoin a leading architectural practice as an Associate Director, Healthcare, in our London Studio. This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a leadership position within a team of talented and motivated professionals. Our practice is renowned for beautifully crafted designs that add value across commercial, civic, environmental, and social dimensions.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage project teams to achieve business and project targets for the local studio and wider practice.
• Lead the design development of projects, embracing the company's "Better by Design" philosophy.
• Foster a creative environment within the studio to ensure robust design quality across all projects.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, Health & Safety requirements, and project governance.
• Manage the preparation of presentation drawings, concept development, and design outputs, providing guidance to team members.
• Oversee the production of detailed design drawings, schedules, specifications, and 2D/3D outputs using CAD and BIM.
• Source technical information, evaluate buildability, prepare risk assessments, and conduct cost/benefit analyses.
• Prepare tender reports, recommendations, and deliver work aligned to QM procedures.
• Coordinate effectively with consultants, statutory bodies, clients, and internal teams.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and manage meetings with confidence.
• Provide high-quality advice, guidance, and project updates to clients while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Manage client enquiries, support client satisfaction monitoring, and resolve issues appropriately.
• Play an active role in bidding for and securing new business in line with the studio or regional business plan.
• Contribute to a positive team culture through strong leadership, coaching, performance development, and effective people management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Professionally qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., RIBA, MCIAT).
• Significant experience in managing project design teams with a proven track record.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Confident in managing budgets and controlling project expenditure.
• Experience contributing to business development activities.
• Ability 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 & Safety requirements, and professional responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Life assurance and bonus scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme and Employee Assistance Program.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Regular social activities to foster team bonding.