Experienced Architect

Architecturevogue; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in North Devon seeks an Experienced Architect to join their team focusing on rural residential and commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have proven UK practice experience, strong planning skills, and proficiency with Revit. This role offers a competitive salary of £45k+, a supportive work culture, and clear progression opportunities in one of the UK's most beautiful regions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive working culture

Work-life balance environment

Qualifications

• Experienced Architect with strong planning knowledge and experience in the UK.
• Background in rural, residential, or commercial projects.
• Passion for rural architecture and landscape-led design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects from concept through to completion.
• Prepare and submit planning applications.
• Manage planning process and liaise with local authorities.
• Produce high-quality technical drawings and design proposals.
• Conduct site visits across North Devon and the South West.

Skills

Planning experience

Design skills

Technical drawing

Communication

Collaborative mindset

Proficiency with Revit

Education

Fully qualified Architect

Tools

Revit

D5 Render

SketchUp

Job description

Experienced Architect – Rural Residential & Commercial

Location: Beautiful North Devon

Salary: £45,000+ DOE

Excellent career progression opportunities

Are you an experienced Architect with strong planning experience and a passion for rural design? Join our well‑established architectural practice, renowned for delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects throughout the stunning countryside locations.

We are looking for a talented Architect to become part of our collaborative team. You’ll work across a wide variety of rural schemes, including bespoke homes, conversions, commercial buildings, as well as heritage and conservation projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and supporting projects from concept through to completion
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, including statements and supporting documents with administration support
• Managing the planning process and liaising with local authorities
• Producing high-quality technical drawings and design proposals
• Conducting site visits across North Devon and the South West
• Delivering sustainable, context-sensitive rural architecture

What We’re Looking For:

• Fully qualified Architect with proven UK practice experience
• Strong planning knowledge and experience preparing planning applications
• Background in rural, residential, or commercial projects
• Excellent design, technical and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Revit is essential for a flying start (D5 Render, SketchUp, etc.)
• Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Passion for rural architecture and sympathetic, landscape-led design
• Supporting in the development of our junior team members

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £45k+ depending on experience
• Clear progression opportunities within a respected, growing practice
• Supportive and friendly working culture
• Mon‑Fri 8.30am-5pm work life balance environment
• The chance to live and work in one of the UK’s most beautiful regions