Associate Director

Company: Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
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Location: Epsom
Job Description:

Bennett & Game are delighted to represent a well-established, reputable Architectural Practice based in Epsom who are currently seeking an ambitious Associate Director to join their expanding team. This is a unique and exceptional opportunity to obtain shares and progress within an established business, placing the successful candidate at the forefront of a thriving and growing office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to make a lasting impact and legacy within an already successful Architectural Practice. If you are a driven, commercially aware Architect and eager to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and growing business, we encourage you to apply. Our client have been established for over 40 years, building and maintaining excellent relationships with their clients leading to around 80% of projects being from these repeat clients. They work in a variety of different sectors primarily covering Commercial, Science, Leisure, Healthcare and Education projects. They have a passion and drive for delivering quality and sustainable designs. Projects typically are anything up to around 10m in value.

Associate Director Job Overview

  • Oversee daily operations across various departments, ensuring efficiency and optimal resource allocation
  • Play an integral role in expanding and developing the office (currently a team of 15)
  • Develop, maintain, and expand client relationships and frameworks
  • Lead key client commissions and frameworks, ensuring successful project delivery
  • Work closely with other senior management team members to coordinate business development initiatives
  • Lead projects teams across different sectors from inception to completion
  • Help shape and grow the practices presence
  • Contribute to the firm’s strategic direction, defining the practice vision and growth

Associate Director Job Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, manage resources and drive team performance
  • A commercially astute individual with the ability to identify new revenue opportunities and maximise existing client relationships
  • Strong networking skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationshipsExcellent financial acumen, including a solid understanding of fee management and cost control
  • Desire to become an Equity Partner of the firm
  • Good knowledge of Revit
  • Ability to help, lead and manage an Architectural practice of circa 15 staff

Associate Director Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary 80,000 – 90,000 DOE
  • Opportunity to progress quickly into Equity Partner of the business
  • Opportunity to continue the growth and development of a profitable partnership
  • Flexible hours and potential for hybrid working
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stage

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Posted: May 4th, 2026