Senior Architect - Life Science

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Architect with experience in the life sciences sector. You will join a team responsible for delivering high-quality architectural outputs, focusing on safety and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to innovate in scientific and technology facilities while mentoring younger professionals.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% pension match

25 days annual leave, plus additional options

Discount schemes (gym, mobile, etc.)

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in life sciences sector.
• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to mentor early-career staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify architectural aspects for projects.
• Manage multi-disciplinary project involvement and compliance.
• Mentor early-career staff and contribute to improvements.

Skills

Creativity

Technical Knowledge

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

Architecture Degree

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Senior Architect - Life Science, Southampton

Client: BakerHicks

Location: Southampton, 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 of each environment, creating efficient workflows prioritising user safety and wellbeing.

With extensive experience in science and technology facilities, we design for future flexibility, ensuring assets meet evolving needs.

Our Manchester office seeks a Senior Architect – Life Sciences to join our team.

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 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

We provide talented professionals the space to innovate and develop advanced technologies. Our projects support the science community, health services, pharmaceuticals, biosciences, and more, including laboratory refurbishments across the UK and Europe.

• Design and specify all aspects of Architecture per current standards and project requirements.
• Mentor early-career staff and contribute to departmental improvements.
• Manage architectural involvement in multi-disciplinary projects, overseeing time, cost, quality, and client relationships.
• Ensure quality and compliance within teams and projects.

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

Security clearance may be required for some positions. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain clearance as needed. Details are available at GOV.UK.

About BakerHicks

Founded in 1957, BakerHicks operates from 14 locations across Europe. Learn more at About | BakerHicks.

As part of Morgan Sindall Group, we offer a friendly, accessible work environment with competitive salary and benefits, including:

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