Architect / Architect Technologist

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English