Senior Architect

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead high-profile industrial and advanced manufacturing projects across Europe. This role demands someone who excels at uniting multidisciplinary teams, maintaining project focus, and translating complex technical challenges into coordinated solutions.

You'll act as an architectural leader not just for design, but as a connector who brings together diverse expertise, keeps teams aligned on objectives, and communicates clearly with colleagues and clients alike. Crucially, you'll need deep expertise in process and manufacturing plant design; understanding how these facilities operate, their production workflows, and technical requirements is essential to driving integrated solutions that work.

Your curiosity and commitment will be essential as you guide projects from concept through delivery, challenging assumptions and ensuring architectural decisions support operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

Essential Soft Skills:

• Collaborative Leadership – Ability to unite architects, engineers, and specialists around shared goals and design intent
• Strategic Communication – Fluent in English and Italian; skilled at explaining complex technical concepts to clients and internal teams
• Project Stewardship – Drive projects forward with clear objectives, managing competing priorities and keeping teams focused
• Curious Problem Solver – Intellectually engaged, asking the right questions, and exploring integrated solutions
• Stakeholder Management – Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and teams throughout project lifecycles
• Mentorship Mindset – Support junior team members and foster collaborative team culture

Technical Expertise:

• Master's Degree in Architecture (or equivalent) with professional registration required or in progress
• 8+ years' proven experience designing and delivering process plants, advanced manufacturing facilities, and industrial complexes
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing operations, process engineering principles, and plant workflows. Understanding how facilities are designed to function, operate efficiently, and integrate architectural and process requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead integrated design where architectural solutions respond to process demands, production sequences, and operational logistics
• Proven expertise in Italian building regulations and international codes
• Strong track record managing multidisciplinary coordination between architects, process engineers, structural, and MEP specialists
• BIM familiarity (ability to navigate complex Navisworks models)
• Experience leading permit submissions and regulatory approvals would be beneficial.

Why Join Bryden Wood?

At Bryden Wood, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects in the industry, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Europe and beyond. We are committed to creating an environment where talented people can thrive, develop their careers, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

What We Offer

• Competitive Reward Package – A highly competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to your experience and expertise.
• 9-Day Fortnight – Enjoy an additional day off every two weeks, with no reduction in salary and no requirement to work additional hours.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working – Benefit from a hybrid working model that supports collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance.
• International Project Exposure – Work on world-class Data Centre, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, and Advanced Manufacturing projects for some of the world's leading organisations.
• Collaborative Global Team – Be fully integrated with our UK headquarters and international project teams, working alongside experts across Architecture, Engineering, Sustainability, and Digital Design.
• Professional Development – Access to structured career development, regular performance reviews, mentoring, and clear progression opportunities.
• Continuous Learning – Ongoing technical training, CPD programmes, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to support your professional growth.
• Professional Membership Support – Reimbursement of relevant professional institution memberships.
• People-First Culture – Join a friendly, inclusive, and supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Social & Wellbeing Activities – Regular team events, office gatherings, and social activities that help foster a strong sense of community.

This is a unique opportunity to combine the scale and ambition of a global design consultancy with the culture, agility, and career development opportunities of a growing MIlan-based team.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and portfolio (single PDF) highlighting your leadership contributions, project experience, process plant expertise, and examples of multidisciplinary coordination work.