Principal Architect

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert

Start Date:

19/10/2026

Advert End Date: 16/11/2026 09:00

Salary: Circa £62,000

Job Category: Public Transport

Vacancy : 303701

Employment

Location:

Infrastructure Gosforth, Gosforth Industrial Estate, Christon Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1XD

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 16 Nov

Shape the future of public transport infrastructure across the North East

Nexus is making significant investment in its engineering capability, creating a rare opportunity to join and strengthen an already experienced and highly respected team. As we continue to evolve our network and embrace new technologies, we're looking for talented professionals who can bring their expertise, challenge thinking, and help shape the future of our engineering function.

We're looking for an exceptional architectural professional to join Nexus as our Principal Architect, leading the stewardship, development and assurance of architectural assets across the Metro and wider transport network.

As the technical authority for architectural matters, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our stations, buildings and bus infrastructure, providing expert leadership across capital projects, asset renewals, maintenance and operations. This is a unique opportunity to influence infrastructure that serves communities across Tyne and Wear every day, ensuring our assets remain safe, compliant, accessible and fit for purpose long into the future.

Working closely with project teams, engineering specialists, contractors, consultants and senior stakeholders, you'll help deliver some of the region's most important transport infrastructure projects while setting the standards that guide our architectural assets for years to come.

• Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert for architectural matters across the Nexus estate.
• Lead architectural input into major capital projects from concept and design through to construction and handover.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, specifications and guidance to ensure safety, compliance and best practice.
• Assess asset condition and develop lifecycle management strategies for stations, buildings and associated infrastructure.
• Provide specialist advice to project managers, designers, consultants, contractors and senior leaders.
• Lead audits, inspections, investigations and reviews where architectural expertise is required.
• Champion innovation and identify opportunities to improve the performance, sustainability and customer experience of Nexus assets.
• Lead and support specialist engineering resources within the team.

You are an experienced architectural professional who combines technical expertise with sound judgement, leadership and the ability to influence others. You are equally comfortable discussing strategic asset investment decisions as you are reviewing technical details and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• A degree in Architecture, or equivalent industry experience within a relevant architectural discipline.
• ARB registration.
• Membership of a relevant architectural institution.
• Demonstrable architectural experience.
• Knowledge of architectural design and associated disciplines including structural, accessibility and planning considerations.
• Knowledge of architectural regulations, British Standards and industry guidance.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction standards together with Health and Safety legislation, including CDM.
• Experience producing specifications, standards, reports, procedures and technical documentation.
• Experience assessing asset condition and managing asset life cycles.
• Working knowledge of architectural software, drawings, specifications and…