Architect (Workplace & Commercial)

Our vibrant Bristol studio is seeking an experienced, proactive Project Architect to support our Workplace and Commercial team.

This is an opportunity for an architect to join a talented team known for forward-thinking, sustainable design, currently delivering major campus-based workplace and commercial spaces. We are looking for someone with the technical expertise to deliver high-quality, sustainable architecture and contribute to the successful completion of our commercial projects.

You will work closely with our Project Directors and wider team to shape project outcomes. This role provides the opportunity to engage directly with statutory authorities and play an active role in the technical delivery of our practice's commercial portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Development & Compliance: Take a client brief and develop efficient, effective designs using robust and sustainable solutions. Ensure all work is compliant with UK Building Regulations, construction law, British Standards, and relevant Codes of Practice (CoPs)
• Technical Specification: Advise on material selection and assist in the production of NBS specifications
• Statutory Delivery: Assist in the preparation and completion of statutory submissions, including Planning Applications, Building Regulations, and Building Safety Gateways
• Negotiation & Reporting: Support the project team in negotiations with statutory bodies, help draft technical reports, and assist in managing the submission process
• Collaborative Delivery: Attend meetings and workshops with clients, designers, contractors, and other specialists
• Risk Management: Support the Project Lead with the maintenance of Design Risk Registers
• Technical Excellence: Contribute to the practice's design language and provide technical support to the wider commercial team

Requirements

Your skills and experience

• 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
• You are an ambitious Architect looking for a supportive environment where your technical expertise and design contribution are highly valued

Benefits

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 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.

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We look forward to receiving your application.