Lead Architect

Lead Architect

Rate: £70.00 p/h (Inside IR35 Umbrella)

Location: Cumbria

Job Type: 12‑month contract

We are seeking an experienced Lead Architect to join our team, reporting directly to the CS&A Discipline Lead Engineer and the Site Engineering Manager. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to complex projects, ensuring high standards of architectural design, compliance, and delivery.

• Preparation and completion of Building Regulations Reports and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) documentation
• Management and response to all architectural Technical Queries, Product Permits, and Concessions (site and vendor)
• Attendance at weekly client meetings and participation in design reviews
• Oversight and coordination of fire‑related design issues and associated documentation
• Management of room completions and handover to commissioning teams
• Review, checking, and approval of architectural drawings and specifications
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, fulfilling duties as a Designer

• Degree‑qualified Architect (BA(Hons), Dip Arch, or BArch)
• Registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and a member of RIBA
• Demonstrated experience in a similar lead role
• Strong communication, analytical, and team collaboration skills
• Proactive and self‑motivated approach to work
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• Experience in specification writing using NBS
• IOSH Working/Managing Safely (desirable; not essential at commencement)
• Previous nuclear industry experience is advantageous

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general digital tools relevant to architectural design and documentation

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.