Tender: Principal Designer/Architect for Gloucester Greyfriars Cultural Hub – RIBA Stages 4–6 (Dec 2026–Apr 2028)

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Gloucester City Council is seeking a Principal Designer/Architect to take over and deliver RIBA Stages 4–6 for the Gloucester Greyfriars Project, covering the Cultural Hub at Eastgate Shopping Centre and the former Pavilion Bowling Green with an appointment period of December 2026 to April 2028. The role requires an effective handover from the previous design team (RIBA 0–3), alignment with the RIBA Standard Architectural Contract, coordination between the design team and principal contractor, and regular collaboration with the Project Manager and Levelling-Up Fund programme (typically monthly Design Team Meetings). The appointed designer will be responsible for delivering a sustainable, accessible regeneration scheme that meets the Greyfriars vision, ensuring full compliance with Building Regulations, CDM 2015, planning conditions and accessibility standards, and integrating with the planning consultant on the final planning application. Total project funding is £11 million (Levelling-Up Fund plus council/partner contributions), with a Cultural Hub construction budget of £6 million and a former Pavilion Green construction budget of £250,000.