At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative workplace and commercial projects from design to completion.
- Company: Dynamic, employee-owned B Corp® certified practice in Bristol.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, health cash plan, life assurance, and flexible hybrid working.
- Other info: Join a talented team with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable architecture and drive the future of commercial design.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in complex workplace or commercial projects and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 57704 - 70528 £ per year.
Our client's vibrant Bristol studio is seeking an experienced and proactive Architect to take a lead role within their Workplace and Commercial team. This is an opportunity for an Architect ready to step up into project leadership or senior level role, where you will hold influence over design direction and project delivery from Stage 2 through to completion.
You will join a talented team known for forward-thinking and sustainable design, who are currently delivering major campus-based workplace and commercial spaces. We are looking for someone with the technical expertise and leadership skills to deliver high-quality, sustainable architecture while helping to drive the future of our commercial sector.
- Compliance: Ensure all work is compliant with UK Building Regulations, construction law, British Standards, and relevant Codes of Practice (CoPs).
- Statutory Leadership: Lead the preparation and completion of statutory submissions, including Planning Applications, Building Regulations, and Building Safety Gateways.
- Negotiation & Reporting: Act as a primary point of contact for project delivery.
- Collaborative Delivery: Attend and lead meetings and workshops with clients, designers, contractors, and other specialists.
- Risk Management: Support the Project Lead in the management and maintenance of Design Risk Registers.
- Sector Growth: Collaborate with the Sector Director to identify new opportunities, contributing to the practice’s design language and business development within the commercial sector.
You have significant experience delivering complex workplace or commercial projects in the UK. You are comfortable navigating the Building Safety Act, technical statutory requirements, and complex regulatory frameworks.
Our client is an employee-owned and B Corp® certified practice, and believe that great design requires a human approach, deep local knowledge, and specialist expertise, all backed by verified results.
Full-time hours (37.5 hours/week) with hybrid, flexible and agile working.
A comprehensive benefit package including 25 days holiday plus public holidays, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme & EV Lease Scheme.
Support with career progression and education.
Portfolio that includes examples of your best projects to show us that you are the right person for this role.
Senior Architect (hybrid working) in Bristol employer: Alfred Recruitment LLP
Join our vibrant Bristol studio as a Senior Architect, where you'll be part of an employee-owned and B Corp® certified practice that values a human approach to design. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment, a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday, and ample opportunities for career progression and education, all while contributing to innovative and sustainable workplace and commercial projects. This is not just a job; it's a chance to influence the future of architecture in a supportive and forward-thinking team.
