Healthcare Architect

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Healthcare Architect to lead the design of hospitals, clinics and related facilities in Kimberley. You will work with medical professionals and regulatory bodies to ensure patient-centric, compliant facilities.

The role requires deep healthcare design knowledge, strong communication and leadership, and experience navigating complex regulatory approvals. Hybrid work options and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Professional Architect qualification with a specialization in healthcare design.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, with a significant portion focused on healthcare projects.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare planning principles, medical equipment integration, and infection control design.
• Proficiency in Revit and other relevant architectural design software.
• Experience navigating complex regulatory approval processes for healthcare facilities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and planning of specialized healthcare facilities, ensuring optimal patient care and operational efficiency.
• Develop detailed architectural plans and specifications tailored to healthcare standards and regulations.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare stakeholders, including doctors, nurses, and administrators, to define project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare building codes, accessibility standards, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines (MEP, structural) and specialist consultants for healthcare projects.
• Manage project documentation, client relations, and project delivery in the Kimberley area.

Skills

Healthcare design

Leadership

Client management

Tools

Revit

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading architectural firm with a specialization in healthcare facilities, is seeking an experienced Healthcare Architect to join their team in Kimberley. This role requires a deep understanding of the unique design considerations, regulatory requirements, and functional needs of medical environments. You will lead the design process for hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare-related structures, working closely with medical professionals, clients, and regulatory bodies. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to the development of vital healthcare infrastructure in the Northern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and planning of specialized healthcare facilities, ensuring optimal patient care and operational efficiency.
• Develop detailed architectural plans and specifications tailored to healthcare standards and regulations.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare stakeholders, including doctors, nurses, and administrators, to define project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare building codes, accessibility standards, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines (MEP, structural) and specialist consultants for healthcare projects.
• Manage project documentation, client relations, and project delivery in the Kimberley area.

Requirements

• Professional Architect qualification with a specialization in healthcare design.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, with a significant portion focused on healthcare projects.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare planning principles, medical equipment integration, and infection control design.
• Proficiency in Revit and other relevant architectural design software.
• Experience navigating complex regulatory approval processes for healthcare facilities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and potential for project-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on impactful healthcare projects in the Northern Cape.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and specialized expertise.