Senior Architect - Life Science

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

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a Senior Architect in Watford to design and manage projects for laboratories and manufacturing facilities. This role emphasizes creativity and technical knowledge, while mentoring junior staff. Candidates must be able to obtain security clearance and have a proven track record in project delivery.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched pension

25 days annual leave plus buy options

Discount schemes (gym, mobile, etc.)

Qualifications

• Experience delivering life science projects from concept to design.
• Working knowledge of laboratory and GMP manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to achieve security clearance as required.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify all architecture aspects per project guidelines.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Manage project timelines, costs, and client relations.

Skills

Creativity

Technical knowledge

Project management

Mentoring

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior Architect - Life Science, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: BakerHicks

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 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 work with a team of Architects and Technicians to produce high-quality outputs.

You should exhibit creativity, imagination, vision, and enthusiasm, with good knowledge of technical details and specifications.

Key Purpose

At BakerHicks, we provide space for the industry’s most creative minds to innovate and develop advanced technologies. We work on large-scale discovery and R&D facilities, laboratory refurbishments across the UK and Europe, supporting various industries.

• Design and specify all aspects of Architecture according to guidelines, standards, regulations, and project deliverables
• Mentor early careers and improve departmental capabilities
• 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 compliant, safe, and adaptable for reconfiguration and expansion.

Candidates must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance as required by clients and sectors. Further details: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About BakerHicks

Founded in 1957, operating from 14 locations across Europe. Learn more: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks is part of Morgan Sindall Group.

Our offices are accessible, friendly, and comfortable, with competitive salary and benefits, including:

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