Associate Director, Masterplanning and Urban Design FTC

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Benoy

Benoy’s London Studio is seeking a creative and driven Associate Director with expertise in Masterplanning and Urban Design to join our team. This is a 12 month fixed-term maternity cover role.

As an Associate Director, you will lead and inspire our design team to deliver innovative, thought-provoking, and high-quality projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. From concept to completion, you will oversee the creative process with autonomy, working closely with Senior Associates/Directors only as needed for minimal supervision.

You will also play a crucial role in mentoring and developing junior colleagues to reach their full potential. In addition to supporting corporate-level business development strategies, you will actively engage in generating new business opportunities across current and emerging markets.

What We’re Looking For

Highly creative with a proven track record of delivering innovative and high-quality designs across large-scale Masterplanning and Urban Design projects.

Excellent presentation and communication skills to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

Commercially astute, demonstrated through sound decision-making, budget management, and efficient project resourcing.

Strong Leadership skills to inspire, mentor, and develop junior talent, fostering collaboration, innovation, and maximising team performance.

Strong organisational skills to plan, coordinate, and manage project processes from concept to completion, maintaining involvement throughout.

Degree in a related design field or equivalent certification or skill level.

Why Join Us?At Benoy, we are passionate about design excellence and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. Working with us, you will have the opportunity to lead exciting projects, develop your skills, and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team.

What We Can Offer You

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Agile working with the option of three days in the studio and two days working from home.

Opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced, global company.

A fun, inclusive, and collaborative studio environment with an active calendar of social activities.

23 days annual leave, with the option to buy more.

A range of benefits, including private medical/life insurance and a pension plan.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery

Manages multiple projects and teams to consistently deliver design and technical excellence that meet high quality standards.

Develops an expertise in design and/or areas, working towards establishing themselves as a specialist in a particular field.

Plans, coordinates and manages the project process, maintaining involvement throughout.

Liaises with Senior Associate Director, Director or Global Director to ensure that innovative and thought-provoking projects are delivered consistently.

Leads project meetings and some client presentations, increasingly acting as the primary contact for client interaction and maintaining good relationships with clients to maximise opportunities for repeat business.

Management and Leadership

Role models Benoy’s values and fosters a collaborative environment in which innovation is encouraged and best practice shared.

Leads, guides and provides training to junior talent, providing timely feedback that contributes to their continuing creative, technical and professional development.

Initiates or participates in organisation of studio or group activities, leads brainstorming sessions and manages conflict effectively.

Client Relationships and Business Development

Engages with colleagues to support the development of new business, enhancing internal and external communication via functions, events, forums and publications.

Assists in the preparation of fee bids, and undertakes fee proposals and fee negotiations for projects.

Financial and Budget Control

Demonstrates a sound understanding of cost control, fee charging and project finance, and ensures project targets are achieved through sensible management of time and allocated resources.

London, England, United Kingdom

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