Bracewell Stirling Consulting | Architects

As 2024 draws to a close, we would like to wish our team, clients, consultants, and contractors and all the best for 2025. We would also like to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the highlights from the last 12 months (see below article) in what has been another busy and successful year. “As we approach the end of 2024, it’s important to pause and express gratitude. Our team has worked tirelessly over the last twelve months to deliver exceptional projects across Scotland that prioritise sustainability, accessibility, and innovation. I am immensely proud of the milestones we’ve reached, from transformative housing developments to the reinvention of commercial spaces – accomplishments that wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering dedication of our staff and the trust our clients place in us. On behalf of the entire Bracewell Stirling team, I would like to wish all our clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!” - David Keith, Senior Partner #BracewellStirling #2024Wrapped #2024inReview

Our Tillicoultry office celebrated National Christmas Jumper day today, along with our annual Secret Santa and a few mince pies. It's 'beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!' 🎶🎅

Bracewell Stirling Consulting is proud to be Achilles UVDB Silver Plus accredited! This achievement, which demonstrates a greater level of competence, safety, and sustainability, reflects our credibility with existing clients and will open doors to new and exciting architectural opportunities in highly regulated sectors. "Achieving our Achilles UVDB Silver Plus accreditation opens up new opportunities for Bracewell Stirling to work with utility companies and infrastructure businesses more closely as we look towards decarbonisation, sustainability and renewables projects. The comprehensive Achilles accreditation assessment process gives clients reassurance of us meeting rigorous standards for safety, quality, sustainability, and compliance whilst reducing risk across projects." - Stephen Lynas FRIAS, Bracewell Stirling's Business Development Manager #Achilles #AchillesAccredited #UVDBSilverPlus Achilles Information Limited

We are excited to introduce Kevin Spence, an experienced architect who has rejoined the team at Bracewell Stirling as a Senior Associate. Having been a valued member of the practice from 2004 to 2013, we are welcoming him back to a role focused on delivering and expanding a portfolio of commercial and industrial projects, drawing on his extensive network of contacts. “I am delighted to return to Bracewell Stirling Consulting after eight years working within the Industrial, Commercial & Residential sectors. This is an incredibly exciting time for the practice, and I am eager to contribute to our continued growth and success. I look forward to the new opportunities and challenges ahead, and to collaborating with such a talented and dedicated team once again.” - Kevin Spence, Senior Associate We’re also pleased to announce that David Lawrie now holds the title of Senior Associate, which reflects his continued work in growing client relationships and providing design support. Meanwhile, Joleene Richardson, who has played a key role in driving positive changes across the management side of the business, will step into the position of Business Support Manager, a title that better represents and highlights her vital contributions to business operations.

Great to see our Primrose Street housing redevelopment project for Clackmannanshire Council & Kingdom Housing Association built by Campion Homes feature in this publication.

Our longstanding client, Orkney Builders, kindly invited Bracewell Stirling to join them at the recent NHBC awards in Glasgow. Our Senior Associate, David Lawrie, joined in the celebrations as the Orkney Builders team enjoyed a clean sweep of awards. Site Manager Eric Wallace was among the 36 Quality Award winners for his work at Orkney Builders' Walliwall housing development. He then went on to win one of 11 Seal of Excellence Awards, followed by one of the event's top honours – the Regional Award for Scottish Small Builder of the Year, accepted on behalf of Orkney Builders. The Regional Award winners will now go on to compete for the ultimate prize in housebuilding – the NHBC Pride in the Job Supreme Award, which will be unveiled at a gala ceremony in London in January 2025. Having been involved in the various phases of this site since 2014, Bracewell Stirling is delighted for Eric and Orkney Builders and wishes them every success in London! #NHBCawards #OrkneyBuilders #HousingDevelopment

Bracewell Stirling are pleased to see this amazing little project reach a successful conclusion after almost 20 years of involvement in the project. The project first arrived on the drawing board in 2006 as part of the larger Dingwall North development group which was a collaboration between a number of developers working together to deliver much-needed housing in the town. The site at the time was owned by Tulloch Homes. It was possibly the most challenging area of the development being such a small site with many site and infrastructure constraints, being part of a tree protection order, ecology and other environmental issues all to be overcome. At various times over the years the project looked as though it might go ahead but each time it teetered on the edge of progression, economic challenges to address the site constraints further complicated by recession, Covid and even further elevated construction costs prevented it moving forward. Just as it looked as though the Planning consent would lapse and the project would never happen, Capstone Construction stepped in to take on the site in collaboration with Highland Council to deliver the site for 100% affordable homes. This partnership worked through the final remaining challenges with assistance from Bracewell Stirling Consulting | Architects to bring the project to a successful conclusion. Almost 20 years after the first sketches were put on the drawing board it’s amazing to see it finally complete providing much needed affordable housing for Dingwall. #AffordableHousing #SocialHousing #ArchitecturalServices

As our Business Support Assistant your responsibilities will include providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of our busy Tillicoultry office and providing remote support to our Inverness & Oban offices. This role is a permanent full-time position (37 hours/wk) and is based at our office in Tillicoultry up to Jan 25 when we move to new offices in Stirling, set in a beautiful location with many amenities.  Key responsibilities: • Daily input into our financial platform NetSuite e.g creating projects & Purchase Orders (full training will be given at the onset) • Daily input into our project management system Union Square by creating & publishing documents as well as updating records (full training provided at the onset) • Assist the Business Support Manager with credit control • Assist the Business Support Manager with the induction programme for all new employees • Arrange workstation assessments, ensuring staff have the necessary equipment • Order/ set up new hardware • Organise meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes & distributing relevant documents. • Monitor mailboxes & correspondence, including drafting & managing responses co-ordinating with colleagues as required. • Maintain and update all office records, files & databases. • Facilitate staff learning & development by sourcing & scheduling training courses & updating training records. • Distribute updated Health & Safety information to all staff • Assist receptionist with any general administration such as filing, preparing drawings, photocopying, filing   Additional duties (training provided):   Technical Support • Scanning Consents and filing them electronically • Assisting with document uploads to electronic filing platforms • Assisting with lodging Planning & Warrant applications   About you We are looking for a dedicated and highly organised individual who can provide high-quality support. You should be able to demonstrate the following key skills and competencies: • Experience providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment • Demonstrable interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff, clients, visitors at all levels • Highly organised and proactive and able to work with minimum supervision • Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team • Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail • Proficient with the MS Office suite Benefits We offer additional benefits including: • Competitive salary of £25,000 per annum • Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days • Access to private healthcare scheme upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. • Access to workplace pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5%. • Training & development opportunities Please submit a 1 page CV along with a 1 page cover letter evidencing how your skills & experience meet the criteria for this role to: vacancies@bracewell-stirling.co.uk

Bracewell Stirling recently secured planning approval for 86 new homes for Persimmon Homes on Phase 2a of the ongoing Fairfield development. We have also submitted a Stage 1 building warrant, which will allow construction to begin on this part of the site shortly. Located adjacent to the main site access from Fairfield Road, this phase benefits from substantial open space immediately to the south, where the existing core path runs east-west across the development. An application for the next two phases to be developed by Persimmon Homes has also been submitted. Phases 2b and 2c propose 74 homes and a further extension of the central tree-lined spine road. Once complete, Phases 2a, 2b, and 2c will together form the northern edge of the proposed central public parkland, featuring end of line SUDs in the form of vibrant landscaped rain gardens, a series of public art installations, and the existing Branshill to Lornshill core path. #PlanningApproval #BuildingWarrant #ResidentialDevelopment

In keeping with ambitious growth plans, we've appointed Stephen Lynas to a newly formed role as Business Development Manager! Stephen, who has worked in architecture and construction for more than 26 years, will play a key role in delivering our growth strategy by consolidating and expanding services in design & build, pre-construction, and framework & partnership working. Stephen Lynas, Business Development Manager, commented: “This is an extremely exciting time to join Bracewell’s. Having worked with them as a client and contractor over the years, I’m aware of their well-earned reputation in the architectural sector. Invited to come on board by Senior Partners, David Keith and Amanda MacRitchie, it’s a pleasure to join the business to help consolidate and build on their success. Across our three office locations, I’m looking forward to bringing my experience to enhance our work as we approach the firm’s centenary and beyond.” David Keith, Senior Partner, added: “Bracewell has a strong reputation for delivering award-winning architectural designs across Scotland, and Stephen’s appointment marks an exciting step in the firm’s continued growth. We’ve worked with Stephen over several years in his previous roles and know him to be well-connected and respected in Scotland’s construction sector and is a great fit for our existing team. His background in main contracting will be invaluable as we expand our service offerings. Stephen’s experience in bid management and securing projects will also add significant value for our clients across the business.” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e9ivn5gE #BusinessDevelopment #SeniorAppointment #Architect