Senior Architect - Life Science

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the life sciences sector is seeking a Senior Architect to join their Manchester office. The role involves delivering high-quality architectural projects, mentoring early-career staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and experience in labs and GMP facilities.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% pension matching

25 days annual leave plus options to buy more

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering projects in the life science sector, including laboratories and GMP manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Architects and Technicians.
• Demonstrated creativity and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify all aspects of architecture per current standards.
• Mentor early-career staff and manage architectural aspects in multidisciplinary projects.
• Ensure quality and compliance within teams and projects.

Skills

Creativity

Imagination

Vision

Technical knowledge

Specification skills

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 of each environment, creating efficient workflows focused on user safety and wellbeing.

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

Our Manchester office seeks a Senior Architect – Life Sciences.

About You

You will have experience in 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 deliver high-quality outputs.

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

Key Purpose

We provide space for innovative minds to develop advanced technologies and processes. Our projects include discovery and R&D facilities, laboratory refurbishments, and more across the UK and Europe.

• Design and specify all aspects of Architecture per current standards and regulations
• Mentor early-career staff and improve departmental capabilities
• Manage architectural aspects in multidisciplinary projects, overseeing time, cost, quality, and client relations
• Ensure quality and compliance within teams and projects

Our approach ensures schemes are compliant, safe, and adaptable for future changes.

This role may require security clearance. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain clearance as per client requirements. More details are available at GOV.UK security vetting.

About BakerHicks

Founded in 1957, we operate from 14 locations across Europe. Learn more about us at: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks is part of Morgan Sindall Group.

We offer a friendly, accessible work environment, competitive salary, and benefits, including:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% pension matching
• 25 days annual leave plus options to buy more
• Discount schemes