Design Architect

Hunter Dunning Limited; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and life insurance

Hybrid and flexible working

Paid professional memberships

CPD and wellbeing support

Job summary

Hunter Dunning Limited is seeking an experienced Architect to lead education sector projects in Gloucester. You will drive early-stage design leadership, develop concepts, and engage with clients across schools, colleges, and higher education projects.

The role emphasizes presentation skills, collaboration, and delivering design quality through concept and planning stages, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• ARB registered Architect required.
• Experience on schools/colleges/university projects preferred.
• Strong conceptual design and presentation abilities are essential.
• Knowledge of Department for Education guidance and standards.
• Proven ability to lead a design team and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead education projects across RIBA Stages 1–3.
• Develop design concepts and spatial strategies.
• Coordinate with clients and consultants.
• Facilitate design workshops and presentations for stakeholders.
• Support junior team members and maintain design quality.

Skills

ARB registered Architect

Education sector project experience

Concept development

Presentation skills

DfE guidance knowledge

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Job Overview

An opportunity for an experienced Architect to lead education sector projects across RIBA Stages 1 to 3 within an established architectural practice in Gloucester. The role focuses on early-stage design leadership, concept development and client engagement across schools, colleges and higher education projects. Suitable for a design-focused Architect with education sector experience and strong presentation skills.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead education projects across RIBA Stages 1 to 3
• Develop design concepts and spatial strategies
• Coordinate with clients and consultants
• Lead design workshops and presentations
• Support junior team members

The role focuses on early-stage design leadership and maintaining design quality through concept and planning stages.

Skills & Experience Required

• ARB registered Architect
• Education sector project experience
• Strong concept and presentation skills
• Knowledge of DfE guidance and standards
• Collaborative team leadership approach

Experience across schools, colleges or university projects is required alongside strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary DOE
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Pension and life insurance
• Paid professional memberships
• CPD and wellbeing support

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.