Associate Partner

We are looking for someone who is ambitious and results-driven, who can contribute to winning new business, support with leading and developing the studio, and manage a mixture of bespoke architectural projects.

We have staff of approximately 300 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022.

Reporting directly to the Regional Partner and working closely with the Oxford leadership team, you will prioritise new business generation activities and support the delivery of a robust long-term strategy for the studio that will provide opportunities for growth in Oxford and the region. This will include identifying industry trends and opportunities for securing new architectural and conservation projects across a range of sectors for public and private clients. The pursuing of these opportunities will include maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients.

 

 

Our benefits package includes

• Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Sabbaticals
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Subscription fees
• Company day out
• A volunteering scheme
• Enhanced learning & development opportunities.

What we're looking for

Strategic Thinking and Vision

• Industry recognition and thought-leader
• Proven ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans.
• Demonstrated foresight in identifying and acting on future trends and disruptions.

Commercial Acumen

• Strong understanding of project financial management
• Skilled in analysing financial position to drive growth and profitability.

Leadership and Influence

• Able to uphold and embody the Purcell values and behaviours.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to inspire teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to organise and plan with strong analytical skills.
• Effective delegator
• Proven ability of leading, managing, and developing individuals and teams, through excellent communication and people skills

Operational Excellence

• Deep understanding of design project lifecycle and construction project procurement
• Lead and manage the seamless running of all architectural projects to the highest standard
• Experience in quality assurance, and client service delivery.

Stakeholder Management

• Excellent presentation skills (Visual, written and spoken)
• Track record of building lasting relationships with clients and consultants with strong client satisfaction
• Skilled negotiator with ability to resolve conflict and build consensus.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years’ post-qualification experience with at least 5 years at senior leadership level
• Qualifications, Accreditations, Memberships:
  • Essential: ARB, RIBA
  • Desirable: AABC, IHBC, RIBASCA

• Proven work winning skills across Purcell’s key sectors
• Knowledge of local Oxford market and Higher Education sector track record of networking and relationship building across the Oxfordshire and surrounding counties.
• Direct experience of heritage and adaptive reuse project
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Delivery or management of projects in BIM

Please email a copy of your CV and portfolio referencing job code P0029 to [email protected]. Please include details of your Right to Work in the United Kingdom, as well as an available start date.

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you’re enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.

When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name — we don’t require full or birth names at this stage.

We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search.

As world leaders of heritage and conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.