Job title: Associate Architect
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Architecture
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Glasgow, UK
Job published: 2025-11-05
Job ID: 33303
Contact name: Graeme McCormick
Phone number: +447912067540
Contact email: graeme@conferorecruitment.co.uk

Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a respected, design-led practice? Confero Recruitment Group are are seeking an experienced Senior Architect, or Associate Architect to join our clients new Glasgow studio and play a key role in shaping both their projects and their people.

With a diverse portfolio spanning residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and heritage sectors, this practice pride themselves on collaborative design, technical excellence, and long-term client relationships.

As an Associate Architect, you’ll be at the heart of our leadership team, balancing hands-on project delivery with the opportunity to inspire and mentor our talented staff. This is a client-facing role where you’ll be entrusted with building strong relationships, managing complex projects, and ensuring design quality at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage project teams from concept to completion
  • Support and mentor junior and mid-level architects, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration
  • Oversee project programmes, budgets, and resourcing
  • Engage with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver exceptional service
  • Contribute to business development and the ongoing growth of the practice

About You

  • ARB-registered Architect with proven post-qualification experience
  • Strong leadership and staff management skills, with a track record of motivating and developing teams
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities
  • Skilled in delivering projects of varying scales and complexity
  • Passionate about design quality, innovation, and sustainability
  • Commercially aware with the ability to balance creativity and pragmatism

Why Join this firm?

  • Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking practice with a rich heritage and an exciting future
  • Shape a key leadership role within their business. 
  • Work on diverse, high-profile projects across multiple sectors
  • Grow your career with genuine progression opportunities
  • Benefit from a collaborative and inclusive culture, with a focus on professional development

If you’re an ambitious architect looking to take on greater responsibility and help drive the success of a dynamic practice, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now with your CV and portfolio.