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.