Architect / Architect Technologist

Project Architect / Architectural Technologist - Contract 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

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.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.