Snr. Associate / Project Director

Senior Associate / Project Director
📍 London (Hybrid)
💰 £80,000 – £110,000
 
Take the Lead on a Landmark Aviation Development Shaping the Future of Air Travel
We’re partnering with a globally respected architecture and design practice to appoint a Senior Associate or Project Director to lead the delivery of a major international aviation project — a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape one of the most ambitious transport hubs in the Middle East.
Based in London, you'll provide strategic design direction, lead complex stakeholder collaboration, and oversee multidisciplinary teams to bring a world-class, high-profile scheme to life. This is a pivotal leadership role with real influence, international visibility, and long-term impact.
  🚀 What You’ll Be Doing:
Leading a flagship aviation project from early concept through to final delivery
Managing multi-disciplinary teams across architecture, engineering, interiors, and client stakeholders
Acting as the primary client interface, ensuring strong relationships and aligned vision throughout
Driving design quality, innovation, and programme performance across all RIBA stages
Overseeing commercial strategy, risk management, and resource planning
Ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks, contracts, and delivery milestones  🔍 What We’re Looking For:
A proven track record delivering international, large-scale projects — ideally aviation, transport, or infrastructure
Senior-level leadership experience within an architecture practice or consultancy
Strong commercial acumen, with confidence managing budget, programme, and high-value contracts
Client-facing communicator, comfortable with boardroom-level discussions and consultant coordination
Deep understanding of project delivery, with Revit fluency and a digital-first mindset preferred
Experience across RIBA Stages 2–6, with a focus on delivery and stakeholder navigation  💼 Why This Role?
Lead a project of global significance, with visibility at the highest levels
Join a prestigious AJ100 practice that blends design innovation with technical mastery
Shape the future of aviation design — both creatively and strategically
Enjoy a flexible hybrid work setup, generous salary, and long-term leadership trajectory 
Sound like your next move?
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