Senior Architect

Bimplus; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Bimplus in Birmingham seeks a Senior Architect to lead design across pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities in the UK and Europe. You will drive architectural solutions, coordinate with clients, and manage BIM workflows to ensure compliant, timely delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in life sciences or healthcare, Revit proficiency, and understanding of UK regulations. ARB/RIBA status is desirable; a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Senior Architect with 5+ years in life sciences or healthcare sectors.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM/CAD workflows.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning laws and building regulations.
• Experience delivering designs from concept to construction documentation.
• ARB registration and RIBA Chartered (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary architectural designs and manage all phases of the architectural process.
• Collaborate on diverse design types, producing drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Ensure specifications meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Create Workplans with estimated hours and deliverables for design tasks.
• Interact with clients to clarify scope and design intent; research equipment selections.
• Utilise Revit to develop architectural solutions and BIM/CAD standards.

Education

UK recognised Part 1-3 qualifications

ARB registered or RIBA Chartered (desirable)

Tools

Revit

BIM software

Job description

Fantastic opportunity for a Senior Architect to join a global company with regional headquarters in Birmingham, West Midlands.

The company are based in multiple countries with offices in the UK, USA, India, Australia and European Countries. The Birmingham office are central to UK operations and are seeking to appoint a Senior Architect to their growing design team.

The company are seeking a talented Senior Architect to join their dynamic team and design transformative facilities for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients across the UK and Europe. This is your chance to leverage your architectural expertise to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary architectural designs and manage all phases of the architectural process.
• Collaborate on a variety of design types, producing drawings, specifications, presentations, and documentation to solve design challenges.
• Ensure all project specifications meet quality standards, are compliant with regulatory agencies, and are delivered punctually.
• Create comprehensive Workplans, estimating hours and deliverables necessary for design tasks.
• Interact with clients to clarify scope and design intent, while conducting research on equipment selections as needed.
• Utilise Revit for developing architectural solutions in line with BIM/CAD standards, create renderings, and tackle special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• UK recognised qualifications at Part 1, 2 & 3 level
• ARB registered & RIBA Chartered (desired)
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within the life sciences or healthcare sectors.
• Proficiency in Revit and other 3D modeling software.
• Extensive experience in planning, designing, and constructing engineering projects within the life sciences industry (desired)
• Strong understanding of UK planning laws, building regulations, and the ability to interpret project specifications.
• Knowledge of integrated system designs (process, mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection) in relation to architectural design.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows to enhance project efficiency.

In return, the Architect will be offered a salary in the region of £45,000-£55,000 per annum, alongside a competitive benefits package.