Technical Architect

First Recruitment Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Technical Architect for a contract role in Manchester or Glasgow. The position involves designing industrial facilities and requires ARB registration. Candidates must have a strong background in building design, proficiency in Revit, and experience with BIM level 2. Ideal applicants will exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure. The contract details, including rate, are negotiable.

Qualifications

• ARB registration or chartered member of CIAT required.
• Demonstrable experience in architectural design for industrial projects.
• Strong competency in Revit and familiarity with BIM processes.

Responsibilities

• Architectural design from inception to completion.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to ensure design coordination.
• Produce and advise on specifications, materials, and design solutions.

Skills

Technical design of buildings and facilities

Experience with industrial processes

Understanding of UK Building Regulations

Strong Revit skills

Experience with BIM level 2

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

ARB Registration

Chartered member of CIAT

Tools

NBS software packages

Navisworks

Job description

One of our top clients is looking for a Technical Architect to join their team on a contract basis based in Manchester or Glasgow.

Our Client has a requirement for a Technical Architect, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Manchester or Glasgow.

Candidates must be able to obtain SC Clearance (lived and worked in the UK for the last 5 years).

Role Purpose

We are looking to recruit a motivated Technical Architect or Technologist to join our Manchester team for the architectural design of industrial projects in a multidisciplinary team. This role is for a manufacturing facility in the northwest.

Job Role Responsibilities

You will be enthusiastic, technical‑focused Architect or Technologist with good knowledge and experience in the design of buildings and facilities housing industrial processes. This will include from inception to completion, with emphasis on RIBA Stages 2 to 4.

You will be ARB registered or a chartered member of CIAT, with demonstrable experience on a wide range of complex and industrial projects at different stages with a good understanding of the UK Building Regulations.

Understand the design process with the ability to deliver this from concept into detailed design.

Understand how to work as part of a multi‑discipline team, ensuring design co‑ordination, interface resolution, clash and coordination detection on behalf of the project and reporting on model coordination issues.

Demonstrate a range of drawing, modelling and interpersonal skills to engage, influence and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. You will help our multidisciplinary team solve complex problems.

Be able to produce, analyse and advise upon specification, materials selection and detailed design solutions in relation to performance and production criteria, as well as proficiently use NBS software packages.

Be a very competent Revit user with experience of delivering to BIM level 2 and experienced in advanced collaboration software (such as Navisworks), federation of BIM models, model checking, clash and interface management.

Have strong interpersonal skills, be organised and efficient with attention to detail and the ability to work effectively, efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Take a flexible approach to working with a positive and ‘can‑do’ attitude, be a self‑motivated and committed individual, who is a clear thinker and a strong team player.

• Hold, or be vetted for, BPSS clearance prior and/or be prepared

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• ARB Registered
• Chartered member or CIAT
• Negotiable rate

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.