Architectural Healthcare Lead

Penguin Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Company mobile phone

Continued CPD, training and dev.

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Architectural Healthcare Lead to drive delivery of healthcare projects across primary, secondary, and acute settings from inception to completion. The role offers hybrid working options across multiple UK locations and a salary of £50-60k.

Join a multidisciplinary consultancy recognised for high-quality design solutions and contribute to the growth of the healthcare team while leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ARB-registered Architect or CIAT-accredited professional with UK healthcare experience.
• Proven track record delivering healthcare projects across primary, secondary and acute settings.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of BIM processes and Revit workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead healthcare projects from inception through to completion across RIBA stages.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams to ensure quality and schedules.
• Direct BIM and Revit workflows, ensuring accurate and coordinated project information.
• Support business development and grow regional healthcare capabilities.

Skills

ARB-registered Architect

CIAT accreditation

Healthcare projects delivery UK

Team leadership

Revit

BIM workflows

Client relationship management

Commercial development

Education

ARB-registered Architect

CIAT accreditation

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Architectural Healthcare Lead

Location: Leeds, Birmingham, Worcester, Bath, Nottingham, London

Salary: £50-60,000

An exciting opportunity is available for an accomplished Healthcare Lead to join an established, multidisciplinary consultancy recognised for delivering high-quality and forward-thinking design solutions. This senior role would suit a professional seeking to take responsibility for an expanding portfolio across primary, secondary and acute care settings, while contributing significantly to the continued development and growth of the healthcare team. Working collaboratively with clients, consultants and internal teams, you will take the lead on complex healthcare projects from inception through to completion, driving design quality and supporting the identification of new commercial opportunities. For candidates located in Bath, Nottingham or Leeds, the position also provides an opportunity to develop and grow the consultancy's healthcare architecture capabilities across these regional offices.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday allowance in addition to Bank Holidays
• Discretionary Christmas bonus
• Life Assurance equivalent to 4x annual salary
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Company mobile phone for senior-level employees
• Continued CPD, training and professional development
• Flexible and hybrid working options

Daily Duties

• Take responsibility for the planning, design and successful delivery of healthcare projects across all RIBA stages
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, consultants and wider project stakeholders
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within agreed budgets and to consistently high standards
• Contribute to business development activity, supporting the winning of new healthcare commissions and development of long-term client partnerships
• Manage BIM and Revit processes, maintaining well-coordinated and accurate project information
• Provide guidance, mentoring and technical leadership to less experienced team members
• Ensure project designs meet applicable healthcare standards, regulations, guidance and recognised industry best practice

Ideal Candidate Profile

• ARB-registered Architect, or a qualified Architectural Technologist/Architectural Technician with CIAT accreditation
• Proven track record of delivering healthcare projects within the UK
• Comprehensive understanding of primary, secondary and acute healthcare environments
• Previous experience managing projects and developing strong client relationships
• Confident user of Revit with a solid understanding of BIM processes and workflows
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Commercially minded, with experience in or a genuine interest in supporting business development
• Comfortable travelling when required and motivated to contribute to the expansion of regional healthcare teams