Senior Architect in Bristol

Energy Jobline ZR; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Architect with a strong Education sector background to join the Bristol practice. You will own design development and coordinate across a varied education portfolio, from feasibility to technical design and construction.

You will lead design reviews, support planning submissions, and collaborate with clients, contractors and school users. Hybrid working and career progression to Associate level are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience with a proven track record in education projects.
• Registration as ARB or RIBA is required.
• Experience with education frameworks is highly desirable.
• Strong Revit and BIM workflow knowledge with clear communication of design information.
• Collaborative approach to working with clients and project teams.
• Willingness to contribute to studio culture beyond project work.

Responsibilities

• Lead education projects through feasibility, concept, developed and technical design stages.
• Develop and present design proposals meeting the brief, DfE requirements and programme.
• Produce and coordinate drawings, layouts, schedules, reports and technical information.
• Lead design reviews, workshops and stakeholder engagement with clients, users and consultants.
• Deliver compliant, buildable solutions and resolve design issues early in the process.
• Support studio leadership with resourcing, programme and deliverables; mentor junior staff.

Skills

ARB/RIBA registered Architect

Revit

BIM workflows

Education sector experience

Coordination & design development

Tools

Revit

BIM coordination

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a well-established multidisciplinary design practice, is looking for a Senior Architect with a strong Education sector background covering different frameworks to join their growing Education team in Bristol. You'll take ownership of design development and coordination across a varied portfolio of education projects, from early feasibility and briefing through to technical design and construction. You'll be expected to strike the right balance between design quality, functionality, sustainability, regulatory compliance and buildability, so every scheme delivers against the brief. Day to day, you'll lead and contribute to design reviews and stakeholder workshops, carry out accommodation analysis, develop options and support planning submissions, while coordinating architectural information with the wider project team. You'll also help strengthen the practice's reputation in the education market and its ability to win new work, networking across the sector and getting involved with the developing relationships across the region This is a key hire within an expanding education portfolio, with clear opportunities for professional development and a route towards Associate level.

About the practice

Our client is a respected, people-focused design practice with a collaborative studio culture and a strong reputation for inclusive, sustainable design. They work closely with clients, users and communities, and offer the stability of an established business alongside varied, meaningful project work.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support school projects through feasibility, concept, developed and technical design stages
• Develop and present design proposals that meet the brief, DfE requirements and programme
• Produce and coordinate drawings, layouts, schedules, reports and technical information
• Lead and take part in design reviews, workshops and stakeholder engagement, working with clients, contractors, school users, DfE representatives and consultants
• Deliver robust, compliant and buildable solutions, spotting and resolving design and technical issues early
• Support studio leadership with team resourcing, programme and deliverables
• Mentor and guide junior colleagues, sharing technical and project knowledge to support their development

About you

• 5 + years post-qualification experience, with a proven track record in the Education sector
• ARB/RIBA registered Architect
• Experience of education frameworks is highly desirable.
• Confident in Revit and BIM workflows, with strong technical knowledge and the ability to communicate design information clearly
• A collaborative approach to working with clients and the wider project team
• Keen to contribute to studio culture beyond project work

The successful Senior Architect will see a salary likely to be in the region of £42,500 - £50,000 Dependent on experience, Hybrid working and a host of other benefits.