Architect + Project Architects - Life Science Projects

Architecture Social; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days leave

Remote after probation

Career progression

Work-life balance

Mentoring opportunities

Job summary

Architecture Social is seeking talented Project Architects and Architects with strong Revit skills to join its growing life sciences team. You will work on laboratory, research, innovation and technology projects across the UK.

This role offers hybrid working with 2 days from home, a defined career progression within a well-established practice, and a healthy balance between professional growth and personal wellbeing. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is key.

Qualifications

• ARB registered Architect with UK project experience.
• Experience working in practice for 3–5 years after ARB.
• Strong Revit proficiency and BIM environment experience.
• Experience delivering technically complex projects.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of UK building regulations and construction processes.
• Ability to manage workloads across multiple projects.
• Life sciences, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, or research facility experience is advantageous.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver life sciences projects across multiple RIBA stages.
• Produce high-quality technical and design information using Revit.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and specialist stakeholders.
• Assist with project delivery, ensuring design intent and technical quality are maintained throughout.
• Contribute to planning applications, tender packages, and construction information.
• Support client presentations, workshops, and project meetings.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

BIM

Project delivery

Tools

Revit

Job description

A leading architectural practice is looking for talented Project Architects and Architects with strong Revit skills to join its growing life sciences team. Working on a diverse portfolio of laboratory, research, innovation, and technology projects across the UK, this is an opportunity to contribute to highly technical buildings that support world-class scientific advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver life sciences projects across multiple RIBA stages
• Produce high-quality technical and design information using Revit
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and specialist stakeholders
• Assist with project delivery, ensuring design intent and technical quality are maintained throughout
• Contribute to planning applications, tender packages, and construction information
• Support client presentations, workshops, and project meetings
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams

Requirements:

• ARB registered Architect with professional UK project experience
• 3-5 years post ARB experience working in practice
• Strong Revit proficiency and confidence working within BIM environments
• Experience delivering technically complex projects
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations and construction processes
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work across multiple projects
• Previous life sciences, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, technical workplace, or research facility experience would be advantageous
• The right to live and work in the UK

What's on Offer:

• Hybrid working with 2 days working from home each week
• 28 days annual leave plus Christmas closure
• 3 weeks a year to work remotely after probation
• Defined career progression within a well-established architectural practice
• 37.5 hour working week with a genuine commitment to work-life balance
• Collaborative and supportive studio culture
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Architect looking to develop their career within one of the UK's most active life sciences sectors while maintaining a healthy balance between professional growth and personal wellbeing.