Associate Director – Healthcare Architecture

Reed Specialist Recruitment

Associate Director, Healthcare

• Location: London
• Job Type: Full-time

Join 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.

To apply for the Associate Director, Healthcare position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.