Location: Swindon, England
Type: Full-time
Sector: Life Sciences | Engineering | High-Performance Environments
About Us
Here at T-SQUARED we don’t just design buildings – we Make Space for Genius.
We design, build, validate and maintain highly specialised facilities for scientists and innovators who change the world.
Employee-owned and independent, we offer an end-to-end solution for the complex, dedicated facilities that high-tech regulated industries need. We make and maintain spaces where our clients do amazing things, from preventing the next global pandemic to cutting-edge research at the speed of light. Their work changes the world, and we make it possible.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Architect to join our team in Swindon, supporting the design and delivery of technically demanding facilities where precision, compliance, and innovation are key. The role is client focused and you must have the ability to design within the stakeholder budgets.
You will be responsible for the design and coordination of specialist facilities including cleanrooms, laboratories, and other controlled environments. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, and you will bring technically complex projects to life from concept through to completion. This role combines creative problem-solving with strict regulatory and technical requirements — ideal for an architect who thrives in high-spec environments and is a solution focused and commercially aware designer.
What You’ll Be Doing
· Develop architectural design solutions from concept through to detailed construction drawings
· Produce high-quality design presentations and technical drawings
· Addressing key design decisions, balancing risks, benefits, and outcomes for complex technical problems
· Communicating and coordinating architecture development and technical change across portfolios and products
· Attend site meetings, respond to RFI’s and manage contractor queries
· Ensure compliance with applicable building regulations, GMP standards, ISO classifications and industry best practices
· Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure smooth project progression
What We Are Looking For
· Degree in Architecture (RIBA Part III qualified or equivalent)
· Registered Architect (ARB)
· Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience
· Construction site experience
· In-depth knowledge of UK planning and building regulations
· Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
· Ability to manage and direct a wider design team
· Experience of project delivery and working to deadlines
· Ability to model and produce design and working drawings to a high standard
· Sound understanding of sustainable design solutions
· Capacity to develop practical design solutions under pressure
· Flexible, adaptable and team player
· Outstanding written, drawn and verbal communication and presentation skills especially with contractors and consultants
Why Join T-SQUARED?
Make a Real Impact – We have been involved in projects that have had a positive societal impact which have supported medical research, pandemic prevention and public health.
Employee Ownership - T-SQUARED is an employee-owned and independent business. As a member of our team, you will own a share of the company, through our employee-ownership trust.
Career Progression – Become part of a well-established successful company where your potential to lead is cultivated from the start, and we actively invest in employee development through training, and provide support for professional certifications and charterships.
Competitive Package – We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with opportunities to travel and gain a variety of experiences. We also offer a yearly performance-based bonus.
Project Ownership – Due to our integrated model, you are involved from design right through to maintenance, which means you have direct client contact and have influence across the full lifecycle of projects which makes your work more meaningful and varied.
Trusted Name in The Industry - We have been building specialist facilities for over 20 years and are trusted by some of the world’s leading science and healthcare organisations. Our reputation is built on quality, reliability and long-term partnerships.
Benefits
· 31 days holidays (inclusive of public holidays)
· Annual Bonus scheme linked to Company performance
· Life Insurance
· Company Pension
· Employee Discounts
· Referral Programme
· Private Healthcare
· Subsidised Health Assessments