Associate - Architecture

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Design Delivery Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of architectural technical design solutions across all project stages.

• Establish and manage the technical design delivery strategy, programme, and outputs in collaboration with project leadership.

• Ensure coordination across multidisciplinary teams to deliver coherent and compliant design information.

• Take responsibility for design quality, technical accuracy, and level of detail across all deliverables.

• Identify potential design risks/issues and lead the team in developing robust solutions and mitigation strategies.

• Oversee production of technical drawings, models, reports, and presentation materials.

• Lead the preparation of Design, sketches, and presentations to communicate design intent to stakeholders. 

  Project & Programme Management

• Collaborate with project leadership to define project scope, programme, deliverables, and resource requirements.

• Manage delivery across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Support development of the Project Execution Plan, including financial forecasting and resource planning.

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and UK building regulations.

• Monitor health & safety risks and contribute to risk assessments.

• Provide coaching, and technical guidance to junior and senior team members.

• Drive a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Encourage open communication and early identification of design issues.

• Support staff development and training initiatives.

• Enhance team capability and maintain high technical competence standards.

• Qualified Architect (Chartered preferred).

• 15+ years experience in the architectural/construction industry.

• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex projects.

• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and standards.

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other BIM tools.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong expertise in construction methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design delivery and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Experience delivering tender and construction stage packages.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).

Key Attributes

• High attention to detail and quality
• Commercially aware with strong delivery focus
• Committed to continuous improvement and innovation

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.