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About the Role

Merrick UK, part of Merrick & Company, is seeking an experienced Architect to join our team. We provide access to specialized expertise for clients in high-performance and aerospace facilities, infrastructure, processing, and life sciences. Our Life Sciences services offer a full-service, integrated approach with a team of diverse professionals, ensuring optimal facility operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and translate them into all project phases, aligning with client goals and project requirements.
• Manage a team of staff and consultants to execute project design and deliverables.
• Lead design charrettes with the Project Manager to establish project requirements.
• Assist in researching building codes, materials, and systems to support design decisions.
• Assist in construction administration, including processing RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and submittals.
• Observe and document construction progress and site conditions, preparing field reports and tracking changes.
• Lead internal design reviews.
• Ensure design intent and project quality are maintained.

Requirements

• A minimum of four (4) years' experience.
• Chartered Architect.
• RIBA, ARB or equivalent registered Architect with experience working within UK Building Regulations.
• Working knowledge of current building codes and contemporary methods of heavy commercial, institutional, and industrial construction.
• Knowledgeable of all aspects of general architectural practice including planning, programming, schematic design, production of construction documents (drawings and specifications), and construction administration.
• Knowledgeable in the capabilities of BIM software.
• Proficient in the use of REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Ability to visually present and clearly communicate results according to project phases.
• Creative, team-oriented, with a fast grasp of complex topics and the ability to distill key information.
• Strong customer focus, ability to inspire, and confident stakeholder management, including leadership skills in client interactions.
• UK citizenship is required by clients for this position.

Skills

• Laboratory codes and international design standards (advantageous)
• Laboratory design experience and construction knowledge (advantageous)
• Life Science sector experience (desirable)
• Experience across various sectors (advantageous)

Location

• UK

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 4+ years

Education Level

• 4-year Bachelor of Science/Arts in Architecture degree

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Health insurance.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Robust referral program.
• Annual performance reviews.
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Peer mentor program.

About the Company

• Merrick UK serves the UK and EU as part of Merrick & Company.
• Merrick UK provides access to the matrixed expertise across the Merrick & CO family.
• Merrick’s services enable the leading-edge science and technology requirements of our clients to be met in some of the world's most unique and secure environments through our expertise in high performance and aerospace facilities, infrastructure, processing, and life sciences.
• Merrick’s Life Sciences services are greater than a traditional design firm: our team employs architects, engineers, designers, commissioning and validation specialists, regulatory compliance experts, laboratorians, veterinarians, biosafety & biosecurity professionals, public health specialists, and a variety of scientists.
• It is this full-service, fully integrated approach that allows Merrick to provide peerless guidance at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Merrick is an internationally known multi-office and multi-discipline firm consisting of a diverse, dedicated and talented staff which has achieved design excellence throughout its 70+ years of existence.
• With offices worldwide, Merrick and Company has been ranked as one of the top 100 design firms by Engineering News Record.
• Merrick provides personalized services to various clients throughout the world.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI.
• We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.

Equal Opportunity

• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.