Principal Architect in Bristol)

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de design respectée recherche un Architecte Principal pour jouer un rôle clé dans son équipe d'architecture croissante à Bristol. Ce poste sénior est conçu pour ceux qui sont prêts à diriger, inspirer et modeler le futur d'une organisation ambitieuse axée sur le design. Les candidats doivent posséder une qualification RIBA Part III et avoir une expérience significative dans des cabinets de design respectés, avec de fortes compétences en leadership et en communication.

Benefits

Culture de travail hybride et agile

Environnement multidisciplinaire

Progression de carrière claire

Large éventail d'avantages et soutien au bien-être

Qualifications

• Expérience significative post-inscription, idéalement dans une agence de design respectée.
• Portefeuille solide démontrant l'expérience à travers toutes les phases RIBA.
• Excellente connaissance des systèmes de planification et des réglementations de construction au Royaume-Uni.

Responsibilities

• Diriger des projets architecturaux depuis la conception jusqu'à la livraison.
• Agir en tant que contact principal pour les clients et les parties prenantes.
• Surveiller les équipes de design internes et consultants externes.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Design Leadership

Project Leadership

Technical Skills

Education

RIBA Part III qualification

Tools

Revit

Job description

Principal Architect

Location: Bristol

Salary: £45-60,000

Reference: SFBRS259

A nationally respected design consultancy is seeking a confident and experienced Principal Architect to play a key role in its growing architecture team in Bristol. Sitting at the intersection of planning, heritage and urban design, this multidisciplinary practice offers a unique platform for strategic design leadership. This is a senior role ideal for someone ready to lead, inspire, and help shape the next chapter of an ambitious, design-led organisation.

Benefits:

* A hybrid and agile working culture - valuing outcomes over location

* A supportive, multidisciplinary environment where architecture, planning and design intersect

* Clear career progression into senior leadership, with the autonomy to grow your own client base and project focus

* A wide range of employee benefits and wellbeing support

Responsibilities:

* Lead architectural projects from concept through to delivery, tailored to your strengths and regional focus

* Act as a primary contact for clients and stakeholders, nurturing strong relationships across projects

* Oversee internal design teams and external consultants to ensure quality and consistency across all RIBA stages

* Support business development through networking, proposal preparation, and pipeline engagement

* Champion design quality while helping shape a positive, collaborative team culture

* Take on a visible leadership role, mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to long-term team growth

Requirements:

* A natural collaborator and communicator, with a desire to take on strategic responsibility

* RIBA Part III qualified, with ARB registration

* Significant post-registration experience, ideally within a respected design consultancy

* A strong portfolio demonstrating experience across all RIBA stages, from early concept to delivery

* Sector experience in residential, mixed-use, regeneration or commercial work

* Excellent knowledge of UK planning systems and building regulations

* Strong design, technical and project leadership skills

* Proficiency in Revit is essential

* Experience acting as Principal Designer, with sound understanding of H&S legislation

I look forward to hearing from you soon.