Senior Architect - Life Science

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

Job summary

A leading design and engineering firm seeks a Senior Architect in Life Sciences for their Brighton office. This role entails delivering complex projects including laboratories and GMP facilities, fostering innovation while managing multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in project management and architectural design, as well as a commitment to quality and compliance.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched pension

25 days annual leave plus buy options

Discount schemes (gym, mobile, etc.)

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering life science projects from concept to design.
• Ability to mentor early-career staff.
• Competence in managing multidisciplinary project aspects.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify architectural aspects per project needs.
• Manage architectural involvement overseeing time, cost, quality, and relationships.
• Ensure compliance and quality within local teams and projects.

Skills

Creativity

Technical Specification Knowledge

Project Management

Job description

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Senior Architect - Life Science, Brighton

Client:

BakerHicks

Location:

Brighton, 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 unique hurdles, creating efficient workflows with user safety and wellbeing at their core.

With years of 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 work with a team of Architects and Technicians to produce high-quality outputs.

You should demonstrate creativity, imagination, vision, enthusiasm, and a good knowledge of technical details and specifications.

Key Purpose

At BakerHicks, we provide the industry’s most creative minds the space to innovate and develop advanced technologies. We work on discovery and R&D facilities, laboratory refurbishments across the UK and Europe, supporting industries like pharmaceuticals, bioscience, and healthcare.

• Design and specify all architectural aspects according to guidelines, standards, regulations, and project needs.
• Mentor early-career staff and improve departmental capabilities.
• Manage architectural involvement in multidisciplinary projects, overseeing time, cost, quality, and client relationships.
• Ensure quality and compliance within local teams and projects.

Our projects are compliant, safe, and adaptable for future reconfiguration and expansion.

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About BakerHicks

Since 1957, we've been innovating in design, engineering, and project delivery, operating from 14 locations across Europe. Learn more at About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks is part of the Morgan Sindall Group.

Our offices are friendly, accessible spaces, with competitive salary and benefits, including:

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