Senior Architect - Life Science

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

Job summary

A leading architecture firm seeks a Senior Architect in Life Sciences to contribute to complex project delivery in science and technology facilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing laboratories and GMP manufacturing facilities, demonstrate creativity and technical proficiency, and be committed to mentoring team members. This role offers competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Performance rewards

Company car or allowance

Pension

Annual leave

Discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and specify architectural aspects in line with standards.
• Manage architectural aspects in multidisciplinary projects.
• Ensure quality and compliance within teams.

Skills

Creativity

Technical Knowledge

Project Management

Mentoring

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 evolving 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 outputs.

You should demonstrate creativity, imagination, vision, and enthusiasm to develop distinctive architectural solutions, with solid knowledge of technical details and specifications.

Key Purpose

We provide industry-leading space for innovation in discovery, R&D, health, pharmaceutical, bioscience, and chemicals, supporting projects across the UK and Europe.

• Design and specify architectural aspects in line with standards, regulations, and project goals.
• Mentor early-career staff and improve departmental capabilities.
• Manage architectural aspects in multidisciplinary projects, overseeing time, cost, quality, and client relationships.
• Ensure quality and compliance within teams and projects.

Our approach ensures projects are compliant, safe, adaptable, and expandable.

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About BakerHicks

Since 1957, we’ve been leaders in design, engineering, and project delivery, operating across 14 locations in Europe. Learn more: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks is part of Morgan Sindall Group.

Our offices are welcoming, accessible, and well-equipped. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including performance rewards, company car or allowance, pension, annual leave, and discounts.