Architect

In Cork; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking a Project Architect/Architectural Technologist to work on a nuclear power plant facility in Manchester. You will deliver architectural design from concept to completion and manage clash detection within a multi-disciplinary team. Required are strong skills in Revit and BIM, as well as UK Building Regulations knowledge. This role offers project continuity through December 2026 and includes a negotiable pay rate based on experience and availability.

Benefits

Travel and accommodation expenses when pre-approved

Long contract duration

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience on complex industrial projects at different RIBA stages.
• Very competent Revit user with BIM Level 2 delivery experience.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain SC security clearance prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver architectural design from concept through to detailed design.
• Work as part of a multi-discipline team ensuring design coordination.
• Manage clash detection and coordination on behalf of the project.

Skills

Revit

BIM Level 2 delivery experience

NBS proficiency

UK Building Regulations understanding

Clash detection and coordination

Navisworks

Education

ARB registration or CIAT membership

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

Overview

Project Architect / Architectural Technologist

Manchester | Nuclear/Industrial Sector | Rate TBC | ASAP Start

Why This Role?

Nuclear energy sector: Work on a nuclear power plant facility—genuinely complex industrial architecture with real technical challenge (nuclear experience useful but not essential if you have large-scale industrial project background)

300-strong multi-disciplinary hub: Join the Northwest Hub in Manchester City Centre working alongside architects, engineers, and process engineers in a top 6 AJ100 practice

Take ownership: Lead key aspects of a major industrial project, not just deliver drawings

Long contract: Through to December 2026, giving you genuine project continuity

Rate negotiable: Pay rate TBC depending on your experience and availability—scope to negotiate

The Project

You'll be working on the architectural design of industrial facilities for a nuclear power plant, operating within a multi-disciplinary team from inception to completion with emphasis on RIBA Stages 2-4. This is technical, process-driven architecture—buildings and facilities housing industrial processes where coordination, buildability, and compliance are critical.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering architectural design from concept through to detailed design (RIBA Stages 2-4)
• Working as part of a multi-discipline team ensuring design coordination and interface resolution
• Managing clash detection and coordination on behalf of the project
• Producing specifications using NBS, advising on materials selection and detailed design solutions
• Model checking, clash and interface management using Navisworks
• Engaging and collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders, and solving complex problems
• Reporting on model coordination issues

What We're Looking For

• Essential:
• ARB registered or CIAT member
• Demonstrable experience on complex industrial projects at different RIBA stages
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations
• Very competent Revit user with BIM Level 2 delivery experience
• Advanced collaboration software experience (Navisworks)
• Experience with BIM model federation, model checking, clash and interface management
• NBS proficiency
• Must hold or be willing to obtain SC security clearance prior to starting (may require proof of 5+ years UK residency)

• Highly Desirable:
• Nuclear energy sector experience
• Large-scale industrial project experience (manufacturing, energy, process facilities)
• Experience designing buildings housing industrial processes

• Personal qualities:
• Technical focus with strong problem-solving skills
• Organised, efficient, attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with positive, can-do attitude
• Strong team player and clear thinker

Contract Details

• Duration: Through to December 2026, ASAP start
• Pay rate: TBC depending on experience and availability (negotiable)
• Hours: 37.5/week
• Location: Manchester City Centre
• Notice period: 4 weeks either side
• Security clearance: SC level required prior to commencement
• Expenses: Travelling, accommodation, and subsistence when visiting sites or other offices (pre-approved)

How to Apply

Send your CV with a brief note on your industrial/complex project experience, particularly any nuclear, energy, or large-scale industrial background. Please indicate your availability and rate expectations.

Questions? Get in touch directly.