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We are Corstorphine & Wright, an award-winning, AJ100 architectural practice with design Studios across the UK. We are a dedicated team of 280+ enthusiastic individuals that care about creating places that foster human connection while adding commercial, civic, environmental, and social value.
Associate
Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
About Us
Corstorphine & Wright is an award-winning architectural practice with design Studios across the UK.
We are a dedicated team of 300+ enthusiastic individuals that care about creating places that foster human connection while adding commercial, civic, environmental, and social value.
Everything we do is beautifully crafted, exceptionally efficient and people driven by design.
About the role
We are looking for someone with proven design and creative skills to join our talented and motivated team in the London Studio, stepping into an established leadership role within our friendly and collaborative team.
The candidate should have design leadership skills that should allow close collaboration with an existing network of regional design directors, together with manging the process of design reviews and design quality within the London studio and region.
The role is for a senior position as an Associate; however, the title is open to discussion for any candidates with significant experience and a track record in a similar position. As a senior design lead in the studio you will enjoy an interesting mix of responsibilities, including:
• Providing design leadership to the studio and integrating with the creative vision for the wider business
• Assist in reinforcing a creative environment within the studio to ensure robust design quality across all projects
• Managing project teams to deliver business and project targets for the local studio and wider Practice
• Lead in the design development of projects by implementing the Better by Design practice design philosophy
• Leading multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations, Health & Safety requirements and project governance
• Managing the preparation of presentation drawings, concept development and design outputs, guiding team members where needed
• Overseeing the production of detailed design drawings, schedules, specifications and 2D/3D outputs using CAD and BIM
• Sourcing technical information, evaluating buildability, preparing risk assessments and cost/benefit analyses
• Preparing tender reports, recommendations and delivering work aligned to QM procedures
• Coordinating effectively with consultants, statutory bodies, clients and internal teams
• Preparing and delivering presentations and managing meetings with confidence
• Providing clients with high quality advice, guidance and project updates while maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing client enquiries, supporting client satisfaction monitoring and resolving issues appropriately
• Playing an active role in bidding for and securing new business in line with the studio or regional business plan
• Contributing to a positive team culture through strong leadership, coaching, performance development and effective people management
About you
We are looking for candidates who possess the following experience and skills:
• Professionally qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g.,RIBA)
• A proven track record and portfolio of design quality
• A proven track record combined with significant experience in managing project design teams
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Confident in managing budgets and controlling project expenditure
• Experience contributing to business development activities
• Able 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
What you will get in return:
Our people are at the heart of what we do. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that promotes a work-life balance and supports your professional development needs. Life assurance, bonus scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Program, hybrid working opportunities, regular social activities plus more are among some of the benefits on offer to our Corstorphine & Wright colleagues.
Corstorphine & Wright is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment throughout the employee lifecycle.
Please note that we are not looking to work with recruitment agencies at this time.
“We’re one practice with shared values, not distinct units.”
Head of Operations
“We are committed to enhancing our employee experience, promoting engagement, fostering inclusivity—both individually and collectively, prioritising wellbeing, health & safety, learning, and career development.”
“I have been working at Corstorphine & Wright for over 5 years as both a part-time student and full-time employee. I am extremely lucky to have been given the opportunity to not only work at a highly acclaimed architectural practice but to also work at a company that continues to drive and support my educational and professional progression.”
Architectural Technician
“We see it as very important to invest in and develop our team to make sure that the practice is a happy, rewarding and professionally fulfilling place to be.”
Group Director
“I have been at the practice for over 10 years now and really value the quality and variety of projects that we get to work on.”
Director
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Apply NowOur philosophy is all about opening doors.
Offering you endless opportunities to progress and contribute. You get to work on interesting projects and with talented colleagues.
And, with our rapid growth, you’re encouraged to help shape how the practice develops. From training and mentoring to wellbeing and CSR – you benefit from a culture that fosters collaboration, creativity and impact.
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