Senior Architect - Life Science

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm seeks a Senior Architect specializing in Life Sciences. The successful candidate will lead projects in laboratory and GMP manufacturing facilities, ensuring adherence to regulations and mentoring junior staff. Competitive salary and benefits are on offer along with a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched pension

25 days annual leave plus options to buy more

Discount schemes (gym, mobile, etc.)

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering life science sector projects from concept to detailed design.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary projects effectively.
• Strong understanding of current architecture guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify architecture as per project deliverables.
• Mentor early-career professionals and drive improvement of departmental capabilities.
• Manage architectural involvement regarding time, cost, and quality.

Skills

Design

Project Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Job description

Our architects specialise in highly regulated and complex project delivery. They take the time to understand a client’s process flows and unique hurdles of each environment. This creates highly efficient workflows with user safety and wellbeing at their core.

Thanks to years of technical expertise in delivering science and technology facilities, we understand the changing nature of scientific discovery and design for future flexibility from day one, so the assets meet the changing needs of users.

Our Manchester office is looking to grow their team with a Senior Architect – Life Sciences.

About You

As Senior Architect – Life Sciences, you will have experience in delivering projects from concept to detailed design in the life science sector for laboratories and GMP manufacturing facilities. You will be part of an enthusiastic and committed team of Architects and Technicians who will deliver high-quality output on projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify all aspects of architecture in accordance with current guidelines, standards, regulations, and project deliverables.
• Contribute to the development and mentoring of early-career professionals and the continuous improvement of departmental capabilities.
• Manage architectural involvement in multidisciplinary projects, including time, cost, quality, client relationships, and delivery.
• Champion quality and compliance controls within local teams and projects.

Each project is different. Our multidisciplinary project delivery approach ensures schemes are compliant, safe, and adaptable for reconfiguration and expansion as markets evolve.

Many positions require security clearance. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain clearance as required by clients and sectors. Further details are available at UK Security Vetting.

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering, and project delivery since 1957, operating from 14 locations across Europe. For more, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks is part of the Morgan Sindall Group.

Our offices are friendly, accessible, and equipped with modern facilities. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched pension
• 25 days annual leave plus options to buy more
• Discount schemes (gym, mobile, etc.)

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, a work permit may be required. Details are at UK Security Vetting.

Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not provide bank or payment details.

Created on 04/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom.