Job Description
We are seeking a Technical Project Architect or Architectural Technologist to join our clients multidisciplinary Manchester team delivering large-scale industrial and nuclear infrastructure projects.
This role will support the architectural design and technical delivery of a nuclear power plant facility within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in project coordination, BIM integration, technical detailing, and design development across RIBA Stages 2-4.
The position would suit an experienced Architect or Technologist with a strong technical background in industrial, infrastructure, energy, defence, manufacturing, process, or complex building projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver architectural and technical design packages from concept through detailed design stages.
* Produce coordinated technical information for large-scale industrial facilities.
* Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including Structural Engineers, Building Services Engineers, Process Engineers, Interior Designers, and BIM/Digital teams.
* Lead or support BIM coordination activities including model federation, clash detection, interface management, and coordination reporting.
* Develop detailed design solutions aligned with performance, production, and regulatory requirements.
* Produce and review technical drawings, Revit models, specifications, material selections, and NBS documentation.
* Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, industry standards, and BIM Level 2 requirements.
* Support project delivery within demanding programme deadlines.
* Participate in technical reviews, coordination workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
Required Skills & Experience: Essential
* ARB registered Architect or CIAT member.
* Experience delivering complex industrial or infrastructure projects.
* Strong technical design and detailing capability.
* Experience across RIBA Stages 2-4.
* Excellent Revit capability.
* BIM Level 2 delivery experience.
* Experience using Navisworks, model coordination, clash detection, and federated BIM models.
* Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations.
* Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
Desirable
* Nuclear sector experience.
* Experience within defence, energy, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, process plant, or heavy industrial sectors.
* Existing SC Clearance.
* Experience working in highly regulated environments.
* Knowledge of technical specifications and NBS software.
Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be:
* Technically focused and detail-oriented.
* Comfortable working within large multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong in coordination and problem solving.
* Proactive and self-motivated.
* Collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Adaptable with a positive \"can-do\" attitude.
* Confident managing complex technical interfaces.
Additional Information:
* Expenses covered for authorised travel, accommodation, and subsistence when visiting sites or other offices.
* SC vetting required prior to commencement.
* Candidates may need to demonstrate 5+ years UK residency for security clearance purposes.
* Timesheets required for payment processing.
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