NPAS DEVON LTD
Barnstaple, Devon
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Experienced Architect - Rural Residential & Commercial Location: Beautiful North Devon Salary: £45,000+ DOE Excellent career progression opportunities Are you an experienced architect with strong planning experience and a passion for rural design? Join our well-established architectural practice, renowned for delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects throughout the stunning countryside locations. We are looking for a talented architect to become part of our collaborative team. You'll work across a wide variety of rural schemes, including bespoke homes, conversions, and commercial buildings, as well as heritage and conservation projects. What You'll Be Doing: Leading and supporting projects from concept through to completion Preparing and submitting planning applications, including statements and supporting documents with administration support Managing the planning process and liaising with local authorities Producing high-quality technical drawings and design proposals Conducting site visits across North Devon and the South West Delivering sustainable, context-sensitive rural architecture What We're Looking For: Fully qualified Architect with proven UK practice experience Strong planning knowledge and experience preparing planning applications Background in rural, residential, or commercial projects Excellent design, technical and presentation skills Proficiency with Revit is essential for a flying start (D5 Render, SketchUp, etc.) Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset Passion for rural architecture and sympathetic, landscape-led design Supporting in the development of our junior team members What We Offer: Competitive salary of £45k+ depending on experience Clear progression opportunities within a respected, growing practice Supportive and friendly working culture Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm worklife balance environment The chance to live and work in one of the UK's most beautiful regions Job Type: Full-time Pay: From £45,000.00 per year Benefits: Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Ability to commute/relocate: Barnstaple EX31 3YB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: Bachelor's (required) Location: Barnstaple EX31 3YB (required) Work Location: In person