Senior Architect - Defence & Nuclear Infrastructure Lead

Manpower; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Architect role with a leading international engineering consultancy delivering complex defence and nuclear infrastructure programmes in the UK. ARB or RIBA qualification and 5+ years post-qualification experience are essential, with experience in regulated environments.

The successful candidate will lead architectural design delivery, oversee small teams and collaborate with multidisciplinary groups to develop compliant, buildable and value-driven solutions across RIBA stages.

Qualifications

• ARB and/or RIBA qualification as an architect.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience in defence and/or nuclear sectors is essential.
• Experience in highly regulated QA environments.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise architectural team members and coordinate multidisciplinary inputs.
• Develop innovative, buildable and value-driven technical solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with UK planning legislation, building regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and technical governance throughout project delivery.
• Identify and resolve design challenges proactively across multiple disciplines.
• Contribute to the development of sustainable design solutions and modern methods of construction.
• Engage with stakeholders and clients to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Skills

Architectural design

Leadership

Team coordination

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Project delivery

Education

ARB and/or RIBA qualified Architect

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Senior Architect role with a leading international engineering consultancy delivering complex defence and nuclear infrastructure programmes in the UK. ARB or RIBA qualification and 5+ years post-qualification experience are essential, with experience in regulated environments.

The successful candidate will lead architectural design delivery, oversee small teams and collaborate with multidisciplinary groups to develop compliant, buildable and value-driven solutions across RIBA stages.