Associate

Overall Purpose

The primary objective of an Associate is to achieve excellence in design while properly representing the company and its design philosophy. The role serves to provide a primary point of contact for all design related issues involving clients and external consultants. Further the role is also responsible for managing the architectural design team/s on one or more simultaneously projects and ensuring smooth coordination from all disciplines to ensure an appropriate high quality architectural product is delivered on time and within the outline budget.

Key Objectives

Evaluate confirm document monitor and control the client brief

Effective coordination of all company disciplines i.e. Architecture Landscape 3D Visualisation MEP and Interior Design

Effective design coordination and promotion of design quality

Act as the day-to-day point of contact for the client all external consultants and other disciplines

Management of the architectural team

Management and coordination of internal and external changes into main project

Establishment monitoring and maintenance of project milestones

Monitor and control the budget in conjunction with the Principal / Director

Monitor and control fees in conjunction with the company Principal / Director

Ensure smooth transition between design team and project team

Ensure smooth transition between project team and post-contract team

Ensure statutory requirements are fulfilled throughout the project

Ensure QA/QC procedures are properly implemented by the project team

Key Responsibilities

1. Effective management of the Design Process

Produce high quality design work in line with the 10 Design Philosophy

Ownership and responsibility for the maintaining the client brief

Thorough research into the design brief and subject matter

Produce sketches options diagrams etc to effectively communicate the design options opportunities and challenges that the client needs to be aware of

Deliver the designs effectively and in a timely manner

2. Effective management of the team

Effective team management with clear communication clearly identified tasks and targets

Encouragement and support of team and personal development

Acknowledgement of individual qualities and allocation of roles to suit qualities and abilities

Monitors the day-to-day performance of staff under their direction. Reports to the Principal / Director any matters which might affect the companys reputation standard of service efficiency or profitability

Acknowledgement of experience and need for additional experience where required

3. Effective coordination

When required in the terms of appointment establish chair and record minutes for project team coordination and architectural team meetings

Ensure effective integration of client requirements into project implementing change control procedures where appropriate

Ensure full coordination with all disciplines and consultants. Ensure effective integration of external consultants requirements into project implementing change control procedures where appropriate

Check drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and effective coordination between other disciplines and consultants

Ensure accuracy and effective coordination between other disciplines and consultants

Monitor architectural team output and where applicable check other disciplines and consultants output to ensure design quality is maintained

Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements throughout the project

Monitor architectural team output and where applicable check other disciplines and consultants output to ensure design quality and QA/QC standards are maintained

Execute specific management marketing technical and quality related tasks as requested at the monthly meetings

Ensure overall quality of the design service provided to clients

Review project status with Principals / Directors for projects under their control

Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams at one time

4. Effective day-to-day point of contact for client external consultants and other disciplines

Assists in selection of consultants and prepares consultant agreements

Reviews and approves consultant invoices

Provides effective client liaison and day-to-day point of contact

Attend client meetings as required

Provide effective point of contact for external consultants

Management of distribution of information to appropriate discipline and team members

5. Effective Management and coordination of internal and external changes into main project

Management of distribution of information to appropriate discipline and team members

Advise the Authorised Person (AP) when AP services are required

6. Quality Control

Auditing duties when requested by Quality Manager

Liaise with Quality Manager concerning the implementation of external auditing procedures

Attend training workshops organised by the Quality Manager

Attends quality management and technical group meetings as requested

Qualifications :

Education and Training

Degree educated RIBA Parts 1 2 and 3 or equivalent

Registered architect ARB or equivalent in country of origin

RIBA or equivalent membership preferred

Project Management experience preferred

Excellent design skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Project Outlook)

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Experience

At least 10 years experience

No less than 5 years experience acting in a management position within a consultancy

Previous experience in an office environment working as part of a team is preferred

Personal Qualities

An ambitious personality capable of achieving

Excellent management skills required for the coordination of the architectural team other disciplines external consultants and the client team

Excellent communication skills are vital both spoken and written

Excellent planning and project management skills

Ability to delegate work effectively

Natural leadership skills

Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Detail oriented with a strong attention to detail

Personal Profile

The role will be office based

Occasional travel maybe required

Additional Information :

Please send your Curriculum Vitae salary expectations and a 1 page introduction letter to Please upload your Resume Cover Letter and any other supporting documentation where asked within your application. Ensure you consider the skills and experience needed for this role and include in your application.

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Employment Type :

Full-time