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.