Senior Architect - Life Sciences Estates

A chance to innovate your career path as a Senior Architect and take a leading role in a prestigious, government-backed life sciences project headquartered in Weybridge, Surrey, with occasional travel to key locations across the UK. We are working with a consultancy who are renowned for their exceptional expertise and innovative approach. They collaborate with clients in crucial sectors such as healthcare, research, and education to revolutionise efficiency and drive lasting impact.

In this position, you'll play a pivotal role in realising an ambitious growth plan, partnering with life sciences clients across the UK. Your primary focus will be harnessing the power of the CAD/BIM-based data environments to shape and manage client estates strategically. As a full-time team member, you'll report directly to the Service Line Director and be based at the Surrey client site for the duration of the project.

What you'd be doing :

• Cultivate trust-based relationships across Planning and Estates Technical Services teams.
• Drive efficient and effective service delivery within the Planning Function.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing estate strategies.
• Establish and maintain CAD/Revit standards and protocols.
• Spearhead CAD/BIM data management for critical deliverables.
• Craft precise planning sketches and comprehensive documents.
• Deliver regular, high-quality CAD/BIM progress reports.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams for data accuracy.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in creating accurate drawings.
• Capture and document meeting discussions and action items.
• Lead and mentor CAD/BIM Technicians.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of service models and quality assurance in Strategy Life Sciences.

Ideal Experience :

• Fully qualified Architect, ARB registered
• 10-year minimum industry experience, post qualification
• A proficient user of AutoCAD, Revit and BIM software, as well as the Microsoft Office package
• Excellent knowledge of BIM Standards (ISO 19650) and building regulations
• Estates planning / NHS / Public sector / Higher education experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, to enable clear communications and maintain positive client engagement.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and skilled at meeting deadlines.

What's in it for you :

• 27 days annual leave with the ability to buy up to 5 more days
• Professional annual subscription
• Discounted private medical care
• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity provision
• Flexible working available
• Employer contributed private pension
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Excellent training and development opportunities

You would be joining a dynamic team in an agile, inclusive environment where expertise drives every project. A consultancy that thrives on collaboration, supporting charitable causes, and embracing fresh perspectives to solve complex problems. As organisational members of Social Value UK, they're committed to delivering social and environmental progress while ensuring success for both organisation and clients. You would become part of a team that's reshaping industries and making a positive global impact.

If this sounds like you , please get in touch ASAP with your CV and Portfolio. Alternatively, contact me for a confidential conversation any time that suits you.

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Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.