Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy specialising in highly regulated environments including pharmaceuticals, life sciences, laboratories, healthcare facilities, cleanrooms, research facilities and advanced manufacturing environments.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Architect to join their expanding design team.
As a Senior Architect, you will play akey role in the development and delivery of technically complex projects from feasibility and concept stages through to detailed design and construction support. Working closely with clients, project teams and other design disciplines, you will provide technical leadership whilst contributing to business development and project delivery activities.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Project Delivery
Develop architectural concepts, feasibility studies and preliminary design solutions
Lead architectural input across multidisciplinary projects
Attend client meetings and contribute to project proposals
Develop project briefs and technical design strategies
Produce and review architectural drawings, schedules and specifications
Coordinate architectural design with structural, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines
Support procurement and construction phases through technical input and site inspections
Liaise with statutory authorities and regulatory bodies Design Coordination
Lead and facilitate multidisciplinary design coordination workshops
Identify and resolve design clashes and technical challenges
Drive collaborative design development across project teams
Ensure projects meet programme, quality and budget requirements
Promote best practice design standards throughout the business Technical Leadership
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architectural team members
Promote quality assurance and technical excellence
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and design best practice
Support internal training and technical development programmes
Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM requirements and industry standards Candidate Requirements
Qualified Architect with relevant industry experience
Strong experience delivering complex technical projects
Experience within pharmaceuticals, laboratories, life sciences, healthcare or other highly regulated environments is highly desirable
Strong understanding of Building Regulations and construction methodologies
Excellent design coordination and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Commercial awareness and understanding of project budgets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Technical Skills
AutoCAD (essential)
Revit (desirable)
Microsoft Office Suite
Technical specification writing
Design coordination and project delivery What's on Offer?
Opportunity to work on highly technical and innovative projects
Career progression within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy
Exposure to complex pharmaceutical, laboratory and life sciences projects
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Ongoing professional development and technical training
Salary description
£70000.00 - £85000.00 per year