Senior Architect

Job Description

Senior Architect required with strong technical detailing and advanced REVIT expertise. Join AECOM’s Architecture team in Manchester or London to deliver complex, high‑quality design projects across a range of sectors, with an initial focus on justice‑sector projects for the Ministry of Justice, Courts and Home Office.

The role involves producing and coordinating detailed design information and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accuracy, compliance and excellence in delivery. Daily tasks will center on REVIT, multi‑disciplinary coordination, and client interaction, including monitoring compliance and progress on site.

• Daily production and coordination of models and drawings in REVIT
• Preparing, reviewing and approving drawings
• Liaising with design and drafting teams across disciplines
• Delivering design packages of moderate to high complexity (with appropriate supervision)
• Producing detailed drawings in line with project specifications and established standards
• Preparing specifications, reports and supporting data tables
• Undertaking material take‑offs, measurements and area calculations directly from the REVIT model; performing basic architectural calculations
• Reviewing and interpreting vendor, subcontractor and third‑party designer documentation
• Ensuring compliance with relevant codes, permits and discipline‑specific standards
• Knowledge or experience in using CDE platforms for document control and coordination
• Marking up drawings using Adobe PDF and working confidently within Microsoft Office applications

• Experience in spatial design and technical detailing within architecture
• Advanced REVIT capability (essential)
• AutoCAD knowledge (essential)
• Strong understanding of construction documentation and design standards
• Confident interpreting technical specifications and instructions
• Experience working within Common Data Environments (CDEs)
• Detail‑oriented with strong coordination skills
• British National due to clients’ security requirements

Manchester based – mandatory day working in the office on a Wednesday, with additional flexible hybrid working days. Expected to be present 2–3 non‑working days at home each week. Possible placement at Warrington (Manchester location) may be required.

London based – mandatory day working in the office, with additional flexible hybrid working days. Expected to be present 2–3 non‑working days at home each week.

• ARB Registered Architect
• BPSS and SC clearance, if not already held
• Proven related Architecture experience
• Recent experience on high‑security, government developments (SC clearance required)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.