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Job Description - Principal Architect

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

To apply, please call Sophie on or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to . I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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