Recruitment: Architect

9 Apr 2026

Architect

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £39,000 – £44,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)

Bristol

HTA Design LLP is an award winning multi-disciplinary design partnership of specialist teams working collaboratively in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design, Sustainability, Planning and Communication Design.

As an Architect, you will be responsible for the successful day-to-day delivery of projects that meet or exceed client expectations and the quality aspirations of our Practice. You will manage the input of Architectural Assistants and be supported by Associates and Partners within the team and across the Practice to help you achieve these goals. You will report to a Project Leader, who will retain overall responsibility for the project delivery and strategic relationship with the client.

What you will do:

Project Management

  • Deliver specified services in their entirety as directed by the Project Leader.
  • Monitor performance against time, cost, and quality objectives, taking proactive action to ensure targets are met.
  • Maintain day-to-day client liaison and manage change order procedures to confirm instructions and secure additional fees.

Design Management

  • Challenge the brief to solve complex problems and deliver high-quality design solutions.
  • Schedule outputs in detail, coordinate information from consultants and internal teams.
  • Maintain a rigorous record of design development and stage approvals.

Resource & Leadership

  • Lead the project team, ensuring a cohesive working group.
  • Communicate project objectives and the design vision clearly.
  • Allocate tasks and manage resource requirements in conjunction with the Project Leader.

Information Management

  • Ensure all project information is documented, communicated, and stored in accordance with approved procedures.
  • Manage the Document Issue process, obtaining necessary sign-offs and ensuring project archives are completed at close-out.

The successful candidate will have:

  • ARB Registered Architect with 1–3 years of post-Part 3 experience.
  • Proven track record working on medium to large-scale mixed-use urban, residential and masterplanning projects.
  • Strong attention to detail, with in-depth knowledge of RIBA Work Stages, UK residential design standards, Building Regulations, and major construction methods.
  • Proven experience in the design of buildings considering sustainability, efficiency and focused on delivering high quality solutions.
  • Demonstrable experience in how clients, contractors, and technical teams procure and deliver residential schemes.
  • Capability to lead low-complexity projects or manage significant work packages for medium-complexity projects.
  • Deep understanding of Health & Life Safety (design risk management and fire safety).
  • Fully conversant with ARB/RIBA Codes of Conduct, with a commitment to Climate Literacy (RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge) and a passion for creating sustainable places for communities.
  • Excellent at planning, resource management, issue tracking, and risk assessment. Able to manage project meetings effectively and maintain calm oversight of multiple workstreams.
  • Excellent influencing and negotiating skills; able to use compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Extensive experience in direct, professional day-to-day client contact and conducting community consultations.
  • Confident in presenting design work to diverse audiences and representing HTA in public forums.
  • Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Illustrator, InDesign, Lumion, and Affinity. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and Microsoft Project.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification on our website for full details.

If you have what we are looking for and want a role with excellent career development opportunities and a supportive environment, then why not apply.

Closing date for applications: Friday 24th April 2026

To apply, please click ‘Apply for this Job‘

  1. Answer all pre-application questions accurately.
  2. Upload a brief letter of introduction.
  3. Upload your CV and a selection of most relevant work samples (formatted as one single PDF file).

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.