Associate Director - Architect (Advisory Services)

Associate Director – Architect (Advisory Services) Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 Location: London (Hybrid) Overview An opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Chartered Architect to join a growing Expert & Advisory Services team, working in a technical advisory and design-led capacity across complex construction and property matters. This role has a strong focus on live projects, technical strategy, and remedial design, offering exposure to a diverse client base and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide high-level technical and strategic advice across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

The role

will also contribute to the expansion of advisory services on live construction projects, including acting as Principal Designer and Contract Administrator where required.

Key

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural and technical advisory services to clients including developers, housing associations, insurers and asset owners • Undertake detailed technical reviews of design information, site conditions and construction methodologies • Contribute to remedial and feasibility strategies, including outline design, specifications and drawings for costing purposes • Support live projects in an advisory, Principal Designer or Contract Administrator capacity • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including fire engineers, façade consultants and cost consultants • Advise on regulatory compliance including Building Regulations, fire safety and CDM • Support client engagement and ongoing service development within the advisory function

Requirements

• ARB‑registered and RIBA Chartered Architect • Minimum 10 years’ post‑qualification experience • Strong technical knowledge of detailing, construction processes and regulatory frameworks • Experience across residential, commercial and mixed‑use sectors • Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly • Good working knowledge of consultant appointments, procurement routes and contracts This role would suit a technically strong architect seeking to apply their expertise in a strategic advisory capacity within a growing and specialist consultancy environment.