ARB Architect ( High Rise Buildings )

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£45,000–£50,000 a year

Manchester

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This senior architect role manages large-scale multi-story developments from initial design to final construction. The work involves leading technical execution in Revit, coordinating multi-disciplinary consultant teams, and ensuring compliance with building codes and life safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Best for

Senior architects with extensive high-rise project experience

Non-negotiable

7+ years of professional architectural experience with a track record in high-rise projects

What you need

Required

  • Architecture degree

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Autodesk Revit

    5+ years

  • High-rise design

    7+ years

  • Building codes

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Construction administration

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

  • Registered Architect license

    Clearly required in the listing

  • NCARB certification

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Navisworks

    Clearly required in the listing

  • AutoCAD

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Rhino/Grasshopper

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Lead high-rise design projects

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Produce construction documentation

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage BIM and Revit workflows

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Coordinate project consultants

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Perform construction administration

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Senior level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

7+ years

of relevant experience stated for this role

Clearly stated in the listing

Evidence from the listing

Years required

“Experience: 7+ years of professional architectural experience, with a proven track record working specifically on high-rise (15+ stories) projects.”
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Job Type: Full-Time Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect with specialized expertise in high-rise residential and commercial architecture to join our design team. In this role, you will lead complex multi-story building projects from concept design through construction administration, driving technical execution using Autodesk Revit. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary consultant teams, ensure local building code compliance, and maintain design integrity on large-scale urban developments. Key Responsibilities Design & Technical Execution Lead the architectural design and technical development of high-rise commercial, residential, or mixed-use towers. Produce and oversee complete construction document (CD) packages, architectural details, exterior enclosure assemblies, and interior layouts using Autodesk Revit. Solve complex high-rise design challenges, including core and shell layouts, vertical transportation (elevators/stairs), wind loading considerations, life safety, and curtain wall envelope detailing. BIM & Revit Management Maintain strict adherence to project BIM execution plans (BEP), modeling standards, and LOD (Level of Development) requirements. Conduct regular clash detection using Navisworks/Revit and coordinate models across structural, MEP, and civil engineering disciplines. Create, manage, and refine custom parametric Revit families, templates, and automated workflows. Project Coordination & Management Serve as the primary architectural contact for consultants, structural engineers, MEP engineers, and general contractors. Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs) during the Construction Administration (CA) phase. Perform site visits and field inspections to ensure construction complies with approved design documents, zoning laws, and building codes. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from an accredited program. Licensure: Registered Architect (RA) license strongly preferred; NCARB certification is a plus. Experience: 7+ years of professional architectural experience, with a proven track record working specifically on high-rise (15+ stories) projects. Revit Mastery: 5+ years of advanced, daily hands-on experience in Autodesk Revit within a production environment (BIM coordination and family creation required). Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of IBC/local building codes, life safety codes (NFPA), accessibility (ADA), facade systems, and high-rise structural systems. Software Proficiency: Primary: Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Secondary: AutoCAD, Rhino/Grasshopper, Enscape/V-Ray, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu Skills: Strong leadership, client-facing presentation abilities, and technical problem-solving capabilities

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