Architect (Workplace)

Stride Treglown; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm is seeking an experienced Architect to join their team in Bristol or Bath. This role involves designing significant new build and retrofit projects, collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams, and adhering to UK regulations. The position offers full-time hours with a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, health plans, and career support. Applicants must provide a cover letter, CV, and portfolio showcasing their best work.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

EV Lease Scheme

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of post qualification experience in the UK.
• Experience in delivering office and workplace projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs compliant with UK regulations.
• Advise on material selection for projects.
• Prepare and submit statutory documents such as Planning Applications.

Skills

ARB registered Architect

Experience designing office projects

Excellent communication skills

Revit proficiency

Advanced knowledge of Photoshop

3D visualization experience

Education

Minimum 3 years post-qualification UK experience

Tools

Revit

Photoshop

InDesign

Lumion or Enscape

Job description

Are you an Architect looking for your next challenge with a progressive and supportive employer with a triple bottom line? (People, Planet, and Purpose).

We have an excellent opportunity for someone to join our Bristol or Bath team.

The opportunity

We are seeking an architect to join our award-winning offices and workplace team designing and delivering a growing workload of significant new build and retrofit projects in the region.

Your skills and experience

• ARB registered Architect with a minimum of 3 years’ post qualification UK experience.
• Experience designing and delivering office & workplace projects
• All-round experience from concept to delivery
• A collaborative approach, and experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills – including drawing and presentation skills and the ability to explain a design idea and evolution of a concept.
• Two years’ experience using Revit as prime software.
• Advanced knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience in 3D visualisation (Lumion or Enscape) desirable, but not essential

Key Responsibilities

• Take a brief from a client and develop an efficient and effective design using robust and sustainable design solutions, which is compliant with UK Buildings Regulations and Construction Law, British Standards and relevant CoPs.
• Choose or advise on material selection and assist in writing NBS specifications.
• Assist in preparing statutory submissions, such as Planning, Building Regulations and Building Safety Gateways.
• Negotiate with statutory bodies, write reports and complete statutory submissions (Planning Applications / Gateway submissions / Building Regulations etc).
• Attend meetings and workshops with Clients, Designers, Contractors, and other Specialists.
• Support the Project Lead with the maintenance of the Design Risk Registers.

What we can offer

Stride Treglown is employee‑owned and B Corp® certified, where we believe that great design requires a human approach, deep local knowledge, and specialist expertise—all backed by verified results.

We can offer:

• 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.
• A supportive, friendly, open and caring culture.
• Mentoring, with opportunities to develop team leadership skills.
• A great working environment.

If you would like to be considered, please include a;

• Cover Letter explaining why you are the right person for this role.
• CV covering your professional achievements and experiences.
• Portfolio that includes examples of your best projects to show us that you are the right person for this role.

Stride Treglown is registered as a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We are committed to changing behaviours and cultures with inclusive recruitment practices. We believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, background, disability, or marital status can bring their full purpose to life. We will provide a fully accessible recruitment process and offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Please apply via our website – you do not need to join or subscribe to any third‑party websites.

We look forward to receiving your application.