Architect​/Architect Technologist

Project Architect / Architectural Technologist - Contract Manchester | Nuclear / Industrial Sector | Rate TBC | ASAP Start

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

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

Through to December 2026, giving you genuine project continuity

Pay rate TBC depending on your experience and availability-scope to negotiate

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.

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

Experience with BIM model federation, model checking, clash and interface management

Must hold or be willing to obtain SC security clearance prior to starting (may require proof of 5+ years UK residency)

Large-scale industrial project experience (manufacturing, energy, process facilities)

Experience designing buildings housing industrial processes

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

Through to December 2026, ASAP start

TBC depending on experience and availability (negotiable)

37.5 / week

Manchester City Centre

4 weeks either side

Travelling, accommodation, and subsistence when visiting sites or other offices (pre-approved)

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.

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