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Job Description
Overview
The Lead Architect will oversee architectural planning, coordinate design activities, and support the delivery of advanced technology and industrial facilities, with an emphasis on semiconductor manufacturing plants, cleanrooms, and high-tech environments. Working in close collaboration with Project Managers, Process, Mechanical, HVAC, Civil & Structural, Electrical, and Construction teams, the Lead Architect will ensure architectural solutions align with operational needs, regulatory requirements, constructability expectations, and overall project objectives.
This position contributes across all project stages, including feasibility studies, concept design, basic design, detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and project closeout. The successful candidate will provide architectural leadership while ensuring smooth integration of cleanroom, production, utility, and support facility requirements.
Your role
Required Skills
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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The Lead Architect will oversee architectural planning, coordinate design activities, and support the delivery of advanced technology and industrial facilities, with an emphasis on semiconductor manufacturing plants, cleanrooms, and high-tech environments. Working in close collaboration with Project Managers, Process, Mechanical, HVAC, Civil & Structural, Electrical, and Construction teams, the Lead Architect will ensure architectural solutions align with operational needs, regulatory requirements, constructability expectations, and overall project objectives.
This position contributes across all project stages, including feasibility studies, concept design, basic design, detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and project closeout. The successful candidate will provide architectural leadership while ensuring smooth integration of cleanroom, production, utility, and support facility requirements.
Your role
- Lead and deliver architectural design packages for semiconductor, cleanroom, and advanced manufacturing facilities.
- Create architectural concepts, space planning strategies, building layouts, and design standards aligned with operational and process requirements.
- Coordinate with Process, HVAC, Mechanical, Civil & Structural, and Electrical disciplines to enable integrated project delivery.
- Lead design reviews and facilitate multidisciplinary coordination workshops.
- Produce and review architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical design reports.
- Evaluate cleanroom layouts and zoning strategies to confirm compliance with client expectations and industry requirements.
- Assist with planning submissions, authority approvals, permitting activities, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Manage architectural interfaces with equipment vendors, contractors, and specialist consultants.
- Contribute to constructability reviews and provide technical support throughout construction and commissioning phases.
- Ensure architectural designs meet local building regulations, fire and life safety codes, accessibility requirements, and client standards.
- Mentor and provide technical direction to architects and designers across the project team.
Required Skills
- Bachelor'S or Master's degree in Architecture.
- Professional registration or chartered status preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in architectural design and project delivery.
- Demonstrated experience leading semiconductor, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, data center, or other high-tech facility projects.
- Strong knowledge of cleanroom planning principles, operational workflows, and facility integration requirements.
- Experience delivering work in multidisciplinary EPCM/EPC project environments.
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, BIM platforms, and architectural design software.
- Strong understanding of building codes, fire life safety requirements, and regulatory approval processes.
- Excellent communication, coordination, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.
- 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract (Subject to Extension).
- Preferred Start Date: Immediate.
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This Includes
- Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
- Premium medical insurance.
- Generous annual leave balance.
- Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
- Remote work opportunities outside of country.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Find out more.
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