Senior Architectural Executive (Healthcare)

DP Architects Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DP Architects Sdn Bhd is seeking a senior Architect to lead healthcare projects, delivering concept to construction through BIM models and detailed drawings. You will coordinate with clinicians, engineers and consultants, ensuring compliance with MOH guidelines and infection control standards.

The candidate will mentor team members, manage tender documentation, and liaise with authorities to secure approvals while maintaining design intent across construction phases.

Qualifications

• Recognized Degree in Architecture; Registered Architect with LAM is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8-12 years of relevant architectural experience with healthcare project delivery experience.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare planning principles, clinical workflows, and infection control requirements.
• Experience delivering BIM-based healthcare projects with high technical complexity.
• Proficient in architectural and design software including Revit and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of architectural detailing, working drawings and construction practices for healthcare facilities.
• Well-versed in local building codes, healthcare regulations and authority submission processes.
• Strong communication, coordination and leadership skills with experience engaging clinical and institutional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualisation and development of healthcare architectural concepts and schematic designs.
• Carry out feasibility studies, space planning and clinical workflow planning to support healthcare operations.
• Prepare and present design proposals to clients, healthcare operators and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed architectural designs, construction details and BIM models for healthcare facilities.
• Prepare tender documentation including drawings, schedules and material specifications suitable for healthcare environments.
• Ensure compliance with local codes, healthcare regulations and authority requirements, including MOH guidelines and infection control standards.
• Coordinate closely with clinicians, healthcare planners, engineers and specialist consultants to integrate medical planning requirements.
• Manage project and contract administration for healthcare projects, ensuring design intent is maintained throughout construction.
• Liaise with authorities, clients and consultant teams on submissions, approvals and technical matters.
• Oversee on-site works, conduct inspections and resolve healthcare-specific construction and compliance issues.
• Ensure high standards of design quality, functionality, safety and durability appropriate for healthcare use.
• Assist the Team Lead in overseeing, guiding and mentoring project teams to deliver healthcare projects based on project scope, timelines and operational requirements.

Skills

Healthcare architecture

Clinical workflow planning

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Project coordination

Communication

BIM delivery

Education

Recognized Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Photoshop

Job description

Lead conceptualisation and development of healthcare architectural concepts and schematic designs;

Carry out feasibility studies, space planning and clinical workflow planning to support healthcare operations;

Prepare and present design proposals to clients, healthcare operators and stakeholders;

Develop detailed architectural designs, construction details and BIM models for healthcare facilities;

Prepare tender documentation including drawings, schedules and material specifications suitable for healthcare environments;

Ensure compliance with local codes, healthcare regulations and authority requirements, including MOH guidelines and infection control standards;

Coordinate closely with clinicians, healthcare planners, engineers and specialist consultants to integrate medical planning requirements;

Manage project and contract administration for healthcare projects, ensuring design intent is maintained throughout construction;

Liaise with authorities, clients and consultant teams on submissions, approvals and technical matters;

Oversee on-site works, conduct inspections and resolve healthcare-specific construction and compliance issues;

Ensure high standards of design quality, functionality, safety and durability appropriate for healthcare use;

Assist the Team Lead in overseeing, guiding and mentoring project teams to deliver healthcare projects based on project scope, timelines and operational requirements.

Requirements

Recognized Degree in Architecture or an equivalent qualification;

Registered Architect with the Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM) is an added advantage;

Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant architectural experience, with proven healthcare project delivery experience;

Strong knowledge of healthcare planning principles, clinical workflows and infection control requirements;

Experience delivering BIM-based healthcare projects with high technical complexity;

Proficient in architectural and design software including Revit and Photoshop;

Strong understanding of architectural detailing, working drawings and construction practices for healthcare facilities;

Well-versed in local building codes, healthcare regulations and authority submission processes;

Strong communication, coordination and leadership skills with experience engaging clinical and institutional stakeholders.

DPA is a Singapore headquartered international architectural practice with 900 strong in 16 offices worldwide, ranking us among the top firms globally. We have generated many significant projects over more than 40 years of operation; yet the process of critical self-renewal remains in our culture as we seek to stay meaningfully relevant to the society we serve. Through a strong commitment to design excellence, we continuously aspire leave our successful footprints on the global stage by making significant contributions to the field of architecture and to the design environment, as well as the aim to improve the quality of life of the people who enjoy our work.

DPA is a Singapore headquartered international architectural practice with 900 strong in 16 offices worldwide, ranking us among the top firms globally. We have generated many significant projects over more than 40 years of operation; yet the process of critical self-renewal remains in our culture as we seek to stay meaningfully relevant to the society we serve. Through a strong commitment to design excellence, we continuously aspire leave our successful footprints on the global stage by making significant contributions to the field of architecture and to the design environment, as well as the aim to improve the quality of life of the people who enjoy our work.