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Technical Director of Architecture (Nuclear Facilities)

Manchester, LEVEL 4, gb🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead delivery of complex, multidisciplinary architectural projects in the Nuclear Sector (Civil and/or Defence), ensuring safety, quality, and strategic growth.

Role type

Senior IC Technical Director of Architecture (Nuclear Facilities)

Builds

Nuclear facility designs, infrastructure projects, and compliant architectural solutions for public and private sector clients.

Domain

Nuclear industry + Architecture/Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Architectural design leadership, multidisciplinary project management, safety in design principles, stakeholder negotiation, risk management, team mentorship, digital design workflows, contract administration (NEC), business development.

Preferred skills

Nuclear Safety Case requirements experience, Design and Build contractor collaboration, complex project delivery models.

Technologies

Digital design tools, NEC contract frameworks, BIM (implied via digital workflows), SC clearance systems.

Responsibilities

Drive innovative design solutions aligned with client goals; lead and mentor high-performing architectural teams; manage project timelines, resources, and budgets; build strong client relationships and support bid preparation; ensure Safety in Design principles are embedded across all stages.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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