Architect (7-10 years) Advanced Technology Experience

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An integrated design firm is seeking an experienced Architect in Cambridge, UK, with 7-10 years of experience in advanced technology projects. The candidate will lead design efforts, collaborate across teams, and ensure compliance with building codes. Strong technical skills in Revit and proven project management skills are required. This position offers a hybrid work environment, supportive company culture, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Hybrid work environment

Educational reimbursement

Lunch and Learns with speakers

Company-paid benefits

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of architectural experience focusing on advanced technology projects.
• Registered Architect or actively pursuing licensure.
• Experience presenting to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts from concept through construction.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams for integrated solutions.
• Ensure compliance with local and federal building codes.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Project management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

SMMA is seeking an experienced Architect with 7-10 years of experience to join our team and contribute to the design and delivery of advanced technology facilities. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the unique requirements of these facilities, including clean rooms and other highly technical environments. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual who can coordinate across teams to ensure seamless project execution on fast-track schedules. Flexibility and the ability to draw from experience to progress design in the absence of specific design criteria are an asset.

SMMA is a leading integrated design firm and promotes a fast-paced, team-oriented, and fun environment that fosters intellectual and creative growth. The candidate will be encouraged to provide new ideas and share knowledge and design research that will advance the firms mission and his/her professional career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Planning: Lead design efforts from concept through construction, ensuring that project specific considerations such as cleanliness and coordination of tool requirements, are integrated at every phase.
  
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external teams, including engineering disciplines, sustainability experts, and technical consultants, to develop integrated solutions.
  
• Technical Expertise: Develop and review architectural details and specifications, focusing on integration and coordination of systems, structural integrity, safety, and durability.
  
• Code Compliance: Ensure all designs adhere to local, state, and federal building codes, as well as any specific regulatory requirements for advanced technology environments.
  
• Client Interaction: Act as a point of contact for clients, providing updates and ensuring that design solutions meet or exceed expectations.
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
  
• Experience: 7-10 years of architectural experience, with at least 2 years focused on advanced technology or high-performance building projects.
  
• Licensure: Registered Architect or actively pursuing licensure.
  
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Revit, Teams, Bluebeam, and application related to the CA phase. Training is available from our internal Design Technology group.
  
• Knowledge Base: Strong understanding of building systems, equipment requirements, and regulatory constraints associated with highly technical environments.
  
• Project Management Skills: Demonstrated experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing project timelines and budgets.
  
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  

About the Firm

70 years ago, SMMA pioneered an approach that integrates architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning to turn the most tangled design problems into refined and unexpected answers. Together, our diverse, integrated team of experts works across disciplines, sharing perspectives, inspirations, and ideas. We are bound by mutual trust, aligned by shared values, and united in focus on a single goalour clients goal.

SMMA focuses on several markets: K12, Technology, Development, Federal Government, Higher Education, and Life Sciences. At SMMA, experienced teams in each market sector represent specialized communities of practice working together to foster knowledge flow around common interests. Together, the firms teams form a larger design ecosystem, sharing best practices and nurturing professional growth and project excellence.

SMMA is a 100% employee-owned company, where every team member is an invested stakeholder. Our collective ownership fuels our passion for excellence, driving us to attract top talent and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Here, your voice matters, your ideas shape our future, and your success directly contributes to our shared growth.

Company Perks

• Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program
• A collaborative, high-growth workplace committed to professional excellence.
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects in the mission-critical space
• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching
• Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources)
• Mentor/Protg Program
• Educational reimbursement
• Licensure and membership reimbursement
• Lunch and Learns with internal and external speakers
• A company culture rooted in creativity, respect, and shared success.

Please note: SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position.