Architectural Project Manager

Overview

The Architectural Project Manager role in Bristol is a permanent position with a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience. It involves joining the Technical team of a respected residential architectural practice that delivers high‑quality housing schemes for national house builders.

Opportunity with a well‑established and highly respected residential architectural practice based in the Bristol area. The business specialises in delivering high quality housing schemes for major national house builders and has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, efficiency and long‑term client relationships.

Due to continued growth they are now looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their Technical team. This opportunity would suit a technically strong and highly organised individual with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working within UK architectural practice on residential developments.

• Managing multiple residential projects simultaneously from concept through to construction
• Preparing and overseeing technically accurate drawing packages
• Leading and mentoring a team of architectural technicians
• Liaising directly with national house builder clients to ensure briefs are met
• Coordinating consultant information and incorporating into technical drawings
• Liaising with Building Control to discharge conditions and resolve queries
• Reviewing, checking and approving third‑party supplier designs
• Attending client meetings and site visits where required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in practice on UK residential housing developments is mandatory
• Strong technical detailing capability, including large‑scale construction details
• Experience checking and signing off specialist supplier information
• Thorough knowledge of Building Regulations and NHBC standards
• Experience in traditional masonry and timber frame construction (essential)
• Concrete frame and SFS experience desirable
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Strong understanding of materials, specifications and construction techniques
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing practice where you will play a key leadership role within a collaborative and technically focused environment. The company offers flexible working hours, a supportive team culture and the chance to work on large scale residential schemes with established national clients. For the right individual, this represents a genuine long‑term opportunity with scope for progression and increased responsibility as the business continues to expand.