Senior Architect - Life Science

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

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a Senior Architect to join their team in Chester. The role involves delivering complex projects in life sciences and mentoring early-career staff. With competitive benefits including a company car allowance and matched pension scheme, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies and project delivery.

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 delivering projects from concept to detailed design in the life sciences sector.
• Good knowledge of technical details and specifications.
• Ability to mentor early-career staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify all architectural aspects according to current standards.
• Manage architectural involvement in multidisciplinary projects.
• Ensure quality and compliance within teams and projects.

Skills

Creativity

Technical knowledge

Project management

Mentoring

Job description

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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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 with user safety and wellbeing at their core.

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

Our Manchester office is looking to expand its team with a Senior Architect – Life Sciences.

About You

You will have experience delivering projects from concept to detailed design in the life sciences 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 exhibit creativity, imagination, vision, and enthusiasm, with good knowledge of technical details and specifications.

Key Purpose

At BakerHicks, we provide spaces for innovative minds to develop advanced technologies. Our projects range from large-scale discovery and R&D facilities to laboratory refurbishments across the UK and Europe, contributing to making the world a better place.

• Design and specify all architectural aspects according to current standards and project requirements
• Mentor early-career staff and improve departmental capabilities
• Manage architectural involvement in multidisciplinary projects, overseeing time, cost, quality, and client relations
• Ensure quality and compliance within teams and projects

Our approach ensures projects are compliant, safe, and adaptable for future needs.

Many positions require security clearance. The successful candidate must be eligible for and able to maintain security clearance as required by clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About BakerHicks

Since 1957, we have been innovating in design, engineering, and project delivery, operating from 14 locations across Europe. For more, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks is part of the Morgan Sindall Group.

We offer a friendly, accessible work environment and competitive salary 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.)