ARB Architect ( High Rise Buildings )

Job Description: Senior Architect / Architect (High-Rise Specialist)

Position Title: Architect / Senior Architect (High-Rise Buildings)

Location: Manchester

Position Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 5-8+ years (Architect) / 10+ years (Senior Architect)

Software Expertise: Advanced Revit / BIM

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Architect / Senior Architect with a proven track record in high-rise residential, commercial, or mixed-use towers to join our growing design team. In this role, you will lead or deeply contribute to the architectural development of complex, large-scale vertical projects from concept design through construction administration.

As a master of Revit and BIM methodologies, you will be responsible for translating ambitious design concepts into highly coordinated, technically sound, and buildable high-rise structures, ensuring compliance with local codes, zoning laws, and sustainability standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architectural Design & Technical Delivery

Lead or support the architectural design, detailing, and technical execution of high-rise building projects (20+ stories).

Develop comprehensive construction documents, architectural details, and specifications tailored to high-rise construction (e.g., complex curtain walls, core coordination, vertical transportation, and MEP integration).

Resolve complex technical and design issues characteristic of high-rise structures, including structural wind load coordination, life safety, and acoustic requirements.

2. Revit & BIM Leadership

Author, manage, and audit high-quality Revit models in accordance with office and project BIM standards.

Coordinate complex spatial and system data within Revit, managing large-scale models and executing seamless clash detection (Navisworks/BIM 360).

For Senior level: Establish BIM workflows, mentor junior staff in Revit best practices, and lead multi-disciplinary model coordination meetings.

3. Project Management & Collaboration

Coordinate extensively with structural, MEP, façade, and vertical transportation consultants to ensure seamless system integration.

Navigate zoning bylaws, building codes (e.g., IBC, ADA), and life-safety requirements specific to high-rise construction.

Manage client relationships, present design phases, and represent the firm during construction administration (RFIs, submittals, and site visits).

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Licensure

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.

Licensed Architect (AIA, RIBA, OAA, or equivalent local registration) is highly preferred (Required for Senior level).

LEED AP, WELL AP, or similar sustainability credentials are a major plus.

Experience

Architect: 5-8+ years of professional architectural experience, with at least 3 years focused on high-rise/multi-story buildings.

Senior Architect: 10+ years of experience, with a robust portfolio of successfully completed high-rise towers (from concept to completion) and experience leading design teams.

Technical Skills

Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Revit is non-negotiable. Must have experience managing central models and worksharing on large-scale projects.

Strong proficiency in BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.

Familiarity with early-stage design tools like Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, or Twinmotion is highly desirable.

Deep understanding of construction materials, high-rise structural systems, building envelopes, and curtain wall detailing
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed