Hours: 35-hour week, flexible by agreement
About Abode
Abode Architects is a boutique, design-led residential practice based in Glasgow city centre.
We specialise in high-quality private homes across the Central Belt, including considered extensions, townhouse renovations, careful refurbishments, listed buildings, conservation‐area projects and low‑energy new builds.
The studio is intentionally small. Craft, clarity, client care and good communication matter. We are growing carefully and are looking for a Project Architect who can take ownership of projects, help move work forward, and play a key role in the next stage of the practice.
The role
We are looking for a Project Architect to take ownership of residential projects across design, planning, building warrant and selected construction stages.
This is a hands‑on role in a small studio. You will be involved in design, technical development, consultant coordination, client communication, drawing package delivery and site‑stage support. The right person will be organised, practical, design‑sensitive and confident enough to move projects forward without needing every decision made for them.
What you will do
- Lead day‑to‑day progress on selected residential projects
- Develop design proposals into clear planning and building warrant packages
- Prepare coordinated drawings, schedules and supporting information
- Attend client meetings, site visits and design reviews
- Coordinate consultants, track actions and close out information
- Respond to planning, warrant and technical queries
- Help ensure design intent, detailing and quality standards are carried through on site
- Contribute to improving studio systems as the practice grows
How we work
- Based in Glasgow city centre, with hybrid working by agreement
- 35‑hour working week, with overtime avoided where possible
- Mostly private residential clients, including homeowners and small developers
- Regular 1:1s, clear expectations and structured development
- A focus on continuous improvement, better systems and high‑quality client service
- Frequent visits to client homes and project sites across the Central Belt
A driving licence is strongly preferred due to the nature of the work.
You will fit if
- You are ARB registered, ideally with 2+ years post‑registration experience
- You have strong experience working on residential projects in Scotland
- You have solid experience preparing Building Warrant packages in Scotland
- You have a good working knowledge of Scottish Planning processesYou are comfortable attending site, speaking with contractors and helping resolve practical issues
- You are confident communicating with clients, consultants and contractors
- You are organised, proactive and comfortable taking responsibility
- You care about design quality, construction detail and practical delivery
- You understand that good work needs to be delivered within agreed fees and timescales
- You are comfortable working in a small studio where initiative matters
Strongly preferred
- Experience with listed buildings, historic buildings or conservation areas
- Experience with domestic alterations, extensions and refurbishments
- Revit experience, ideally at least 1 year on live projects
- Experience with traditional procurement or site‑stage support
- Ability to produce or contribute to 3D visuals
Software
Essential or useful experience includes:
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Useful but not essential:
We do not expect every candidate to be expert in every package. Revit experience is preferred, but the right attitude, judgement and project ownership are more important.
Package
- Salary of £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
- Performance‑based annual bonus
- 30 days total leave each year
- Structured CPD and development support
- Hybrid working by agreement
How to apply
info@abode‑architects.co.uk
Process
In‑person first interview
In‑person final interview
Offer
Notes
Abode Architects is an equal opportunities employer. You must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date: none. Interviews will be held as and when suitable candidates apply.
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