Architectural Manager – Hospital Construction

Plum Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dubai is seeking an experienced Architectural Manager/Senior Architect to lead hospital construction projects in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of architectural experience, including substantial work in healthcare projects, expertise in DHA and MOH regulations, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver innovative healthcare facilities while ensuring compliance and excellence in design.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ architectural experience, including 5+ years in UAE hospital/healthcare projects.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare planning and clinical workflows.
• Currently based in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage architectural design teams.
• Act as the client-facing lead for design approvals.
• Oversee the entire design cycle for healthcare facilities.
• Coordinate with external consultants and stakeholders.
• Review and approve drawings and contractor submittals.
• Support construction stages through inspections.
• Manage close-out activities and authority approvals.

Skills

Architectural experience

Knowledge of DHA and MOH

Project management

Client-facing communication

Leadership

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Revit

Education

Bachelor’s (B.Arch) or Master’s (M.Arch) in Architecture

Licensed / Registered Architect — UAE registration required

Certification in Project Management preferred

Job description

Our client is a globally
renowned healthcare provider headquartered in Dubai.

We are recruiting an
experienced Architectural Manager / Senior Architect to lead hospital
construction projects in the UAE from concept through to handover.

The successful candidate
will be a licensed architect with deep healthcare expertise, capable of
ensuring compliance with DHA and MOH regulations and international standards,
while delivering innovative, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare
facilities.

Role Summary

• Lead and manage architectural
  design teams, driving planning, execution, and mentoring to ensure design
  excellence and efficiency.
• Act as the client-facing
  lead, capturing requirements, presenting designs, securing approvals with DHA
  and MOH and other authorities, and supporting final inspections.
• Oversee the entire
  design cycle for healthcare facilities — concept, schematic, and detailed
  design — ensuring compliance, functionality, and design integrity.
• Coordinate with external
  consultants, contractors, and stakeholders (Architectural, ID, MEP) to deliver
  projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Review and approve drawings,
  tender packages, room layout sheets, equipment-loaded plans, and contractor
  submittals including ID and shop drawings.
• Support construction
  stages through RFI responses, site inspections, and technical compliance
  checks.
• Manage close-out
  activities including authority approvals, as-builts, O&M manuals,
  wies, training, and client handover.
• Contribute to value
  engineering, risk management, and cost alignment to deliver sustainable and
  commercially viable design solutions.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ architectural
  experience, including 5+ years in UAE hospital/healthcare projects, with a
  proven record of leading large-scale projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of DHA
  and MOH requirements, healthcare planning, infection control, clinical
  workflows, and medical equipment integration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD,
• Strong leadership and
  project management skills, with the ability to align design decisions to budget,
  programme, and commercial objectives while maintaining compliance and
  excellence.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s (B.Arch) or
  Master’s (M.Arch) in Architecture.
• Licensed / Registered
  Architect — UAE registration required.
• Certification in Project
  Management preferred.

Candidate Profile

• Currently based in the
  UAE.
• Fluent in English with
  excellent client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to influence senior
  stakeholders, secure regulatory approvals, and work confidently with health
  authorities.
• Professional, resilient,
  and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage complex, fast-track hospital
  projects.