Senior Architect - Life Science

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Architect for its Bournemouth office, specializing in life sciences projects. Candidates should possess experience in delivering complex designs for laboratories and GMP facilities while demonstrating creativity and strong technical capabilities. This role also involves mentoring junior staff and managing multidisciplinary projects to ensure excellence and compliance.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched pension

25 days annual leave + additional options

Discount schemes (gym, mobile, etc.)

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in life sciences, including laboratories.
• Ability to mentor early-career staff.
• Proven creativity and technical knowledge in architectural design.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify architectural aspects according to project guidelines.
• Manage multidisciplinary projects overseeing time, cost, and quality.
• Ensure compliance and quality in local teams and projects.

Skills

Creativity

Technical knowledge

Team management

Job description

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Senior Architect - Life Science, Bournemouth

Client:

BakerHicks

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Why this role?

Our architects specialise in highly regulated and complex project delivery. They understand a client’s process flows and hurdles, creating efficient workflows focused on user safety and wellbeing.

With expertise in science and technology facilities, we design for future flexibility to meet changing needs.

Our Manchester office seeks a Senior Architect – Life Sciences.

About You

You will have experience delivering projects from concept to detailed design in the life science sector, including laboratories and GMP manufacturing facilities. You will be part of a dedicated team of Architects and Technicians committed to high-quality output.

You should demonstrate creativity, imagination, and enthusiasm, with good technical knowledge.

Key Purpose

At BakerHicks, we foster innovation in science, health, pharmaceutical, bioscience, and chemicals industries, supporting large-scale discovery, R&D facilities, and refurbishments across the UK and Europe. We aim to make a positive impact through our projects.

• Design and specify architectural aspects per guidelines, standards, regulations, and project needs.
• Mentor early-career staff and contribute to departmental growth.
• Manage architectural aspects in multidisciplinary projects, overseeing time, cost, quality, and client relations.
• Ensure quality and compliance within local teams and projects.

Projects are designed to be adaptable and compliant, supporting future reconfiguration and expansion.

Security clearance may be required for some roles. Candidates must be eligible for and able to maintain clearance as per client and sector requirements. Further details are available at UK Security Vetting.

About BakerHicks

Founded in 1957, with 14 locations across Europe, BakerHicks is part of Morgan Sindall Group. We offer talented teams, accessible offices, and competitive salary and benefits packages.

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