Principal Architect
Hybrid · Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead designer within a multidisciplinary team for the Justice sector, delivering complex design packages across MoJ and dormitory accommodation projects. Produce and coordinate REVIT and AutoCAD models, prepare drawings, specifications, and data, review vendor/subcontractor documentation, ensure compliance with codes and standards, and mentor junior team members. Role involves client-facing coordination as lead designer/Technical Assessor, with hybrid working in Manchester and mandatory office presence, and requires ARB registration and security clearances (BPSS/SC). Experience on high-security government developments and ability to work within a Common Data Environment is essential. The position emphasizes design leadership, coordination across disciplines, and contribution to fee proposals and bids.
Required Qualifications
- ARB Registered Architect
- Experience in MoJ and dormitory accommodation
- Proven Architecture experience in MoJ and dormitory sleeping accommodation and communal facilities
- High security, Government developments (SC clearance required)
- ARB registration
- BPSS and SC clearance
- British National
- Proven ability to attend site inspections and client meetings
- Detail-oriented with strong coordination skills
- REVIT capability (preferred) and AutoCAD essential
- Design and digital skills (In Design, Photoshop)
- CDE experience for document control
- LINe management and mentoring
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