21/05/2026
JOB ADVERT – Senior Architect – Residential & Masterplanning
Following continued growth in our residential sector workload, Bracewell are seeking an experienced Senior Architect to join our expanding team, with a particular focus on large-scale developer housing, placemaking and masterplanning projects across Scotland.
This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role within an award-winning practice recently recognised as Homes for Scotland Awards winner for Supporting Member of the Year 2026.
Working with many of Scotland’s leading housing developers, the successful candidate will contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality residential communities across a diverse range of suburban and mixed-use developments.
The role can be based in any of our Scottish studios, including Stirling, Inverness or Oban, with a preference for Stirling or Inverness.
The Role
Due to a sustained period of growth and a strong pipeline of residential projects, we are looking for a talented and experienced architect with a proven background in developer housing, residential layout design, and the delivery of high-quality technical information.
Initially, the successful candidate will support our senior team across a range of residential projects at varying scales and stages. However, the role is intended to quickly develop into a key senior position helping to lead the housing side of the practice, offering genuine long-term progression opportunities.
The role will involve:
• Leading the design and delivery of residential and masterplanning projects
• Producing and managing high-quality drawing packages and technical information
• Working closely with major housing developers, consultant teams, and local authorities
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff members
• Managing projects across multiple RIBA stages
• Contributing to placemaking, design development, project coordination, and delivery programmes
As a practice, Bracewell also offer specialist expertise in both Masterplanning and Energy sectors, providing opportunities to contribute to a diverse and evolving portfolio of work.
We Are Looking For Candidates With:
• Significant experience within the housing and/or masterplanning sectors
• Experience working on large-scale developer housing projects
• Strong residential layout design skills
• Excellent technical and drawing production capability
• A positive, collaborative, and professional approach
• The ability to work effectively to programme deadlines
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider team
• Enthusiasm for developing and testing design ideas at all project stages
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
Experience managing teams and coordinating project delivery would be highly advantageous.
In Return, We Offer:
• Salary of £48,000–£60,000 depending on experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping new residential communities across Scotland
• Exciting and varied project opportunities across all scales of housing development
• A supportive, collaborative, and social studio culture
• Private healthcare following successful completion of probation
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Flexibility when required, alongside a strong studio-based working environment
• The opportunity to work across our Scottish studios in Stirling, Inverness and Oban
Our Stirling studio is located within Stirling University Innovation Park, offering an exceptional working environment with on-site amenities including cafés and corporate membership rates at the University Sports Centre. Our Inverness office will soon relocate to Inverness Campus.
To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter or email with selected examples of your work to:
[email protected]
Bracewell is an equal opportunities employer. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
No agency applications please.
