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Maber Architects

Associate Director

Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
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. Our benefits include:

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Employee ownership - share in our success

  • Competitive salary

  • Personal account pension scheme

  • 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 keep 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) 

  • Location: Leicester Office

  • Salary: £50-£65k

  • 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.


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