Job Description
Project Architect / Architectural Technologist
Manchester | Nuclear/Industrial Sector | Rate TBC | ASAP Start
Why This Role?
Nuclear energy sector: Work on a nuclear power plant facility—genuinely complex industrial architecture with real technical challenge (nuclear experience useful but not essential if you have large-scale industrial project background)
300-strong multi-disciplinary hub: Join the Northwest Hub in Manchester City Centre working alongside architects, engineers, and process engineers in a top 6 AJ100 practice
Take ownership: Lead key aspects of a major industrial project, not just deliver drawings
Long contract: Through to December 2026, giving you genuine project continuity
Rate negotiable: Pay rate TBC depending on your experience and availability—scope to negotiate
The Project
You'll be working on the architectural design of industrial facilities for a nuclear power plant, operating within a multi-disciplinary team from inception to completion with emphasis on RIBA Stages 2-4. This is technical, process-driven architecture—buildings and facilities housing industrial processes where coordination, buildability, and compliance are critical.
What You'll Be Doing
* Delivering architectural design from concept through to detailed design (RIBA Stages 2-4)
* Working as part of a multi-discipline team ensuring design coordination and interface resolution
* Managing clash detection and coordination on behalf of the project
* Producing specifications using NBS, advising on materials selection and detailed design solutions
* Model checking, clash and interface management using Navisworks
* Engaging and collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders, and solving complex problems
* Reporting on model coordination issues
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* ARB registered or CIAT member
* Demonstrable experience on complex industrial projects at different RIBA stages
* Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations
* Very competent Revit user with BIM Level 2 delivery experience
* Advanced collaboration software experience (Navisworks)
* Experience with BIM model federation, model checking, clash and interface management
* NBS proficiency
* Must hold or be willing to obtain SC security clearance prior to starting (may require proof of 5+ years UK residency)
Highly Desirable:
* Nuclear energy sector experience
* Large-scale industrial project experience (manufacturing, energy, process facilities)
* Experience designing buildings housing industrial processes
Personal qualities:
* Technical focus with strong problem-solving skills
* Organised, efficient, attention to detail
* Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
* Self-motivated with positive, can-do attitude
* Strong team player and clear thinker
Contract Details
* Duration: Through to December 2026, ASAP start
* Pay rate: TBC depending on experience and availability (negotiable)
* Hours: 37.5/week
* Location: Manchester City Centre
* Notice period: 4 weeks either side
* Security clearance: SC level required prior to commencement
* Expenses: Travelling, accommodation, and subsistence when visiting sites or other offices (pre-approved)
How to Apply
Send your CV with a brief note on your industrial/complex project experience, particularly any nuclear, energy, or large-scale industrial background. Please indicate your availability and rate expectations.
Questions? Get in touch directly.