Healthcare Design Architect - Lead Acute Projects

Calibre Search; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected architectural practice in Manchester seeks a Senior Architect with experience in acute healthcare projects. The role involves leading early-stage planning, developing layouts, and collaborating directly with NHS Trusts. Candidates must have a solid background in departmental space planning and a strong knowledge of Health Building Notes. This is a chance to contribute to innovative healthcare design while working within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience delivering acute healthcare projects at RIBA Stages 0-3.
• Proven capability in departmental space planning, clinical flows, and adjacencies.
• Confidence working directly with clinicians and NHS Trust Estates teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead early-stage planning on acute healthcare schemes.
• Develop departmental layouts and adjacency studies.
• Support SOC and OBC submissions.

Skills

Acute healthcare project delivery

Departmental space planning

Clinical flows and adjacencies

Health Building Notes (HBNs)

Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs)

Job description

A respected architectural practice in Manchester seeks a Senior Architect with experience in acute healthcare projects. The role involves leading early-stage planning, developing layouts, and collaborating directly with NHS Trusts. Candidates must have a solid background in departmental space planning and a strong knowledge of Health Building Notes. This is a chance to contribute to innovative healthcare design while working within a supportive team environment.