Building Architect (CEL)

About the Role The Contract Engineering Lead (CEL) is integrated within the Design Delivery Management – Site Buildings team and holds technical and design delivery accountability for the SZC2203 and SZC2205 contract buildings. The role is responsible for managing the end‑to‑end design delivery, from basic design through to detailed design, ensuring all outputs meet time, cost, quality, safety and scope requirements in a nuclear-regulated environment. The CEL acts as Responsible Designer for the SZC2203/2205 contracts and provides day‑to‑day technical leadership, planning, coordination and risk mitigation across a complex, multi‑disciplinary supply chain. Delivery is supported by an external design organisation and the wider SZC2203/2205 project team, including Building Leads, Mechanical & Electrical Leads, CDM Advisor, Nuclear Safety Lead and Architect. Here's What You'll Need * Proven experience managing design delivery within nuclear safety and/or high‑security environments. * Demonstrated capability designing facilities to withstand internal and external hazards. * Strong experience leading multi‑disciplinary design coordination on large infrastructure projects. * Solid technical understanding of building design, construction and UK standards. * Detailed knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work (2013 or equivalent). * Awareness of nuclear safety constraints, UK regulatory and CDM requirements. * Strong leadership behaviours: accuracy, resilience, diplomacy, delivery focus. * Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and organisational skills. * Ability to work independently, maintain discretion and manage sensitive information. * High level of IT literacy and confidence with engineering software tools. Qualifications & Experience * Degree (or equivalent) in Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Process or related Engineering discipline. * Good knowledge of UK nuclear regulations and legislation. * Ability to obtain or hold National Security Vetting – Counter Terrorism Check (NSV CTC)