Architect in Bristol

Energy Jobline CVL; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Bristol is seeking an ARB registered Architect to join the Retail & Commercial team. You will develop concepts from brief through planning and detailed design, applying strong design thinking to deliver commercially viable schemes.

The ideal candidate has around 5+ years PQE, is design-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a strong client-facing element. This role offers a stable, respected consultancy in Bristol and clear progression.

Qualifications

• AR B registered architect with strong design ability and early-stage design experience.
• Around 5+ years PQE in architecture and design-focused delivery.
• Good understanding of UK planning processes and Building Regulations.
• Confident in communicating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in Revit and capable of coordinating planning information.

Responsibilities

• Working predominantly across RIBA Stages 0–3.
• Developing initial concepts, feasibility studies and design proposals.
• Translating client briefs into creative, commercially viable schemes.
• Producing and coordinating planning information.
• Collaborating with clients, consultants and the wider team.
• Contributing to a busy programme of retail and commercial projects.

Skills

ARB registered Architect

5+ years PQE

Design focus

Client communication

UK planning knowledge

Tools

Revit

Job description

Architect, Bristol, £40k – £50k DOE

An excellent opportunity for a talented Architect to join a well-established, award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy in Bristol. The consultancy has been operating successfully for over 50 years, with an outstanding reputation for staff retention, many employees have built long term careers, supported by structured mentoring and clear progression routes.

Joining an established Retail & Commercial team, you’ll be working on an exciting programme of projects for major clients, with a particular focus on the front end design stages. The work is fast paced and varied, offering the opportunity to take projects from initial brief and concept through planning and detailed design.

They are ideally looking for an Architect with around 5+ years PQE, although they are open to considering different levels for the right person. The key is someone who is genuinely design focused, enjoys the earlier stages of projects and can confidently develop a brief into a strong, commercially viable design solution.

The Role

• Working predominantly across RIBA Stages 0–3
• Developing initial concepts, feasibility studies and design proposals
• Taking client briefs and translating them into creative, commercially considered schemes
• Producing and coordinating planning information
• Working closely with clients, consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Contributing to a busy programme of retail and commercial projects
• Supporting projects as they progress into the later stages where required

Requirements

• ARB registered Architect
• Ideally around 5+ years PQE, although other experience levels will be considered
• Strong design ability with experience across the early project stages
• Good understanding of UK planning and Building Regulations
• Confident communicating with clients and wider consultant teams
• Revit experience is
• Retail or commercial experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced project environment

This is a great opportunity to join a stable and highly respected consultancy with an excellent reputation for developing its people. You’ll join a collaborative Bristol team with access to a broad range of expertise across the wider business, alongside clear opportunities for future progression