Senior Architect - Life Science

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

Job summary

A leading international firm specializes in the life sciences sector, offering a Senior Architect position in Wakefield. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in delivering projects for laboratories and GMP facilities, contributing to various large-scale scientific initiatives across the UK and Europe. Joining this team means becoming part of an innovative and collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Pension scheme

Extra leave options

Discounts on services

Qualifications

• Experience delivering life science projects from concept to design.
• Knowledge of technical details and specifications is essential.
• Ability to manage time, cost, and quality across projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify all aspects of architecture per guidelines.
• Mentor early-career staff and manage architectural involvement.
• Ensure quality and compliance in local teams and projects.

Skills

Creativity

Imagination

Technical knowledge

Education

Degree in Architecture or related field

Job description

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Senior Architect - Life Science, Wakefield

Client:

BakerHicks

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

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 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, and enthusiasm, with a good knowledge of technical details and specifications.

Key Purpose

At BakerHicks, we foster innovation and collaboration in designing advanced technologies and processes. We work on large-scale discovery and R&D facilities, laboratory refurbishments across the UK and Europe, supporting industries like pharmaceuticals and biosciences.

• Design and specify all aspects of Architecture per current guidelines and standards.
• Contribute to mentoring early-career staff and departmental improvement.
• 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 designed to be compliant, safe, and adaptable for future reconfiguration.

Note: The role may require security clearance. Candidates must be able to achieve and maintain clearance as per UK government guidelines.

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About BakerHicks

Founded in 1957, BakerHicks operates from 14 locations across Europe. We offer talented teams, attractive offices, and competitive benefits, including a company car or cash allowance, pension, extra leave options, and discounts.