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Associate Director – Laboratory Planning & Science Design

London, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-20 → 2026-09-25

Core

Strategic leadership for complex laboratory and science facility projects, acting as a trusted advisor to global clients and driving business growth in the Science & Technology sector.

Role type

Senior IC Associate Director (Architecture & Design)

Builds

High-profile laboratory and science sector projects

Domain

Life Sciences / Architecture & Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Laboratory planning and design strategy, multidisciplinary team leadership, client advisory and stakeholder influence, business development and work-winning, BIM and digital design workflows, regulatory and standards compliance

Preferred skills

Associate Director level experience, GMP and cleanroom design knowledge, sustainable design frameworks (BREEAM, LEED, WELL), life sciences and higher education sector experience

Technologies

Revit, BIM

Responsibilities

Lead laboratory briefing, planning, and design integration; Act as a sector leader and client-facing expert; Drive work-winning and bid activities; Mentor and develop emerging talent; Champion digital design and innovation in laboratory environments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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