Senior Healthcare Architect

Morgan Consulting Engineers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Consulting Engineers in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Site Architect to lead on-site delivery of complex healthcare projects, ensuring alignment with approved drawings, design intent, and high standards of quality, functionality, and aesthetics.

The candidate will supervise architectural works, review shop drawings and method statements, coordinate with structural and MEP leads, manage RFIs and NCRs, and liaise with hospital operators and authorities to secure inspections and approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture; Master’s in healthcare design is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of architectural experience, with at least 5 years as Senior Site Architect on large projects.
• Extensive healthcare facilities experience and knowledge of local/international codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site implementation of architectural designs for healthcare and institutional projects.
• Review shop drawings, materials, mockups, and method statements for compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical guidance to ensure quality and code compliance.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, and other discipline leads to resolve design conflicts.
• Manage RFIs, NCRs, and site queries; support value engineering while maintaining functionality.
• Prepare architectural reports, punch lists, and progress updates.

Skills

On-site coordination

Healthcare design

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's in healthcare design (desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Site Architect to join our team at a premier engineering consultancy firm. This role is critical to the successful delivery of large-scale, complex building projects - particularly in the healthcare sectors. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of architectural design, construction detailing, and site-based coordination, with a proven track record of overseeing healthcare facility execution on-site.

As a Senior Site Architect, you will be responsible for supervising architectural works on-site, reviewing contractor submittals, ensuring compliance with design intent, and coordinating closely with all stakeholders. You will play a key role in resolving construction-phase architectural issues and ensuring the highest standards of quality, functionality, and aesthetic integrity are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the on-site implementation of architectural designs for complex healthcare and institutional projects, ensuring alignment with approved drawings and specifications.
• Review architectural shop drawings, materials, mockups, and method statements submitted by contractors, ensuring compliance with project requirements, local regulations, and international standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and provide technical guidance to ensure quality execution, code compliance, and adherence to design intent.
• Coordinate closely with structural, MEP, and other discipline leads to resolve design conflicts and ensure cohesive integration of all building systems.
• Manage and track architectural RFIs, NCRs, and site queries, ensuring timely resolution in collaboration with design teams.
• Evaluate contractor proposals for architectural changes and support value engineering efforts without compromising functionality or performance - particularly critical in healthcare environments.
• Prepare and present architectural reports, punch lists, progress updates, and quality assessments for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress and provide inputs to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Liaise with client representatives, hospital operators, and authorities for inspections, approvals, and coordination of user-specific requirements.
• Champion best practices in healthcare facility design, infection control during construction (ICRA), and patient-centric architectural planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from a recognized university; a Master's degree or specialized training in healthcare design is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of architectural experience, including at least 5 years in a Senior Site Architect role on large-scale building projects.
• Extensive experience in the design and construction of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, medical centers, or similar complex institutional buildings.
• Strong knowledge of local and international building codes, healthcare planning standards, and authority regulations.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary coordination, FIDIC contracts, and site-based project delivery practices.
• Proficiency in interpreting architectural and engineering drawings and managing documentation workflows.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills; ability to interface effectively with contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Registration with a recognized architectural authority or professional body (e.g., RIBA, AIA, or local equivalent) is preferred.
• Prior experience working in the GCC or similar regions is a must.