Technical Architect​/Architectural Technologist

Position: Technical Architect / Architectural Technologist
We are seeking a Technical Project Architect or Architectural Technologist to join our clients multidisciplinary Manchester team delivering large-scale industrial and nuclear infrastructure projects. This role will support the architectural design and technical delivery of a nuclear power plant facility within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in project coordination, BIM integration, technical detailing, and design development across RIBA Stages 2-4.

The position would suit an experienced Architect or Technologist with a strong technical background in industrial, infrastructure, energy, defence, manufacturing, process, or complex building projects.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver architectural and technical design packages from concept through detailed design stages.

- Produce coordinated technical information for large-scale industrial facilities.

- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including Structural Engineers, Building Services Engineers, Process Engineers, Interior Designers, and BIM/Digital teams.

- Lead or support BIM coordination activities including model federation, clash detection, interface management, and coordination reporting.

- Develop detailed design solutions aligned with performance, production, and regulatory requirements.

- Produce and review technical drawings, Revit models, specifications, material selections, and NBS documentation.

- Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, industry standards, and BIM Level 2 requirements.

- Support project delivery within demanding programme deadlines.

- Participate in technical reviews, coordination workshops, and stakeholder meetings. Required

Skills & Experience:

Essential - ARB registered Architect or CIAT member.

- Experience delivering complex industrial or infrastructure projects.

- Strong technical design and detailing capability.

- Experience across RIBA Stages 2-4.

- Excellent Revit capability.

- BIM Level 2 delivery experience.

- Experience using Navisworks, model coordination, clash detection, and federated BIM models.

- Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations.

- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines. Desirable - Nuclear sector experience.

- Experience with in defence, energy, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, process plant, or heavy industrial sectors.

- Existing SC Clearance.

- Experience working in highly regulated environments.

- Knowledge of technical specifications and NBS software. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be:

- Technically focused and detail-oriented.

- Comfortable working within large multidisciplinary teams.

- Strong in coordination and problem solving.

- Proactive and self-motivated.

- Collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills.

- Adaptable with a positive "can-do" attitude.

- Confident managing complex technical interfaces. Additional Information:

- Expenses covered for authorised travel, accommodation, and subsistence when visiting sites or other offices.

- SC vetting required prior to commencement.

- Candidates may need to demonstrate 5 years UK residency for security clearance purposes.

- Timesheets required for payment processing.