Architectural Project Manager

RGB Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment seeks an experienced Architectural Project Manager for a Bristol-based role managing multiple high-quality residential housing projects from concept through construction. You will lead a small technical team, coordinate with national house builders, and ensure compliance with Building Regulations and NHBC standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years' UK residential experience, strong detailing skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in UK residential housing developments.
• Strong technical detailing capability, including large-scale construction details.
• Thorough knowledge of Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple residential projects simultaneously from concept through to construction.
• Preparing and overseeing technically accurate drawing packages.
• Leading and mentoring a team of architectural technicians.
• Liaising directly with national house builder clients to ensure briefs are met.
• Coordinating consultant information and incorporating into technical drawings.
• Liaising with Building Control to discharge conditions and resolve queries.
• Reviewing, checking and approving third-party supplier designs.
• Attending client meetings and site visits where required.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client liaison

Detailing

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Architectural Project Manager, Bristol, £40k - £50k depending on experience

Opportunity with a well-established and highly respected residential architectural practice based in the Bristol area. The business specialises in delivering high quality housing schemes for major national house builders and has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, efficiency and long-term client relationships. Due to continued growth they are now looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their Technical team.

This opportunity would suit a technically strong and highly organised individual with a minimum of 5 years' experience working within UK architectural practice on residential developments. The ideal candidate will be confident leading projects from concept through to Building Regulations approval and construction readiness, while managing a small team and acting as a key point of contact for clients. Strong technical detailing ability and experience reviewing third-party supplier designs will be essential in order to succeed in this role.

The ability to draw large scale details and experience checking/signing off third party supplier designs would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple residential projects simultaneously from concept through to construction
• Preparing and overseeing technically accurate drawing packages
• Leading and mentoring a team of architectural technicians
• Liaising directly with national house builder clients to ensure briefs are met
• Coordinating consultant information and incorporating into technical drawings
• Liaising with Building Control to discharge conditions and resolve queries
• Reviewing, checking and approving third-party supplier designs
• Attending client meetings and site visits where required

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience working in practice on UK residential housing developments is mandatory
• Strong technical detailing capability, including large-scale construction details
• Experience checking and signing off specialist supplier information
• Thorough knowledge of Building Regulations and NHBC standards
• Experience in traditional masonry and timber frame construction (essential)
• Concrete frame and SFS experience desirable
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Strong understanding of materials, specifications and construction techniques
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing practice where you will play a key leadership role within a collaborative and technically focused environment. The company offers flexible working hours, a supportive team culture and the chance to work on large scale residential schemes with established national clients. For the right individual, this represents a genuine long term opportunity with scope for progression and increased responsibility as the business continues to expand