ARB Architect ( High Rise Buildings )

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 Responsibilities1. 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 & SkillsEducation & 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.