Technical Architect

  • First Recruitment Group
  • City, Manchester
  • Sep 08, 2025
Contractor Telecommunications

Job Description

One of our top clients is looking for a Technical Architect to join their team on a contract basis based in Manchester or Glasgow

Our Client has a requirement for a Technical Architect, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Manchester or Glasgow.

Candidates must be able to obtain SC Clearance (lived and worked in the UK for the last 5 years)

Role Purpose:

  • We are looking to recruit a motivated Technical Architect or Technologist to join our Manchester team for the architectural design of industrial projects in a multidisciplinary team. This role is for a manufacturing facility in the northwest.

  • Experience in the Defence sector would be useful but not essential if the candidate has experience in delivering large-scale industrial projects.

Job Role Responsibilities:

  • You will be an enthusiastic, technical-focussed Architect or Technologist with good knowledge and experience in the design of buildings and facilities housing industrial processes. This will include from inception to completion, with emphasis on RIBA Stages 2 to 4.

  • You will be ARB registered or a chartered member of CIAT, with demonstrable experience on a wide range of complex and industrial projects at different stages with a good understanding of the UK Building Regulations.

  • Understand the design process with the ability to deliver this from concept into detail design.

  • Understand how to work as part of a multi-discipline team, ensuring design co-ordination, interface resolution, clash and coordination detection on behalf of the project and reporting on model coordination issues.

  • Demonstrate a range of drawing, modelling and interpersonal skills to engage, influence and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. You will help our multidisciplinary team solve complex problems.

  • Be able to produce, analyse and advise upon specification, materials selection and detailed design solutions in relation to performance and production criteria, as well as proficiently use NBS software packages.

  • Be a very competent Revit user with experience of delivering to BIM level 2 and experienced in advanced collaboration software (such as Navisworks), federation of BIM models, model checking, clash and interface management.

  • Have strong interpersonal skills, be organised and efficient with attention to detail and the ability to work effectively, efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.

  • Take a flexible approach to working with a positive and 'can-do' attitude, be a self-motivated and committed individual, who is a clear thinker and a strong team player.

  • Hold, or be vetted for, BPSS clearance prior and/ or be prepared

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

  • ARB Registered
  • Chartered memeber or CIAT

Benefits:

  • Hybrid working
  • Negotiable rate

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Technical Architect looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.