Senior Architect, Healthcare

JACOBS INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm is seeking a technically strong Senior Healthcare Architect in Singapore. The ideal candidate will lead healthcare design projects, ensuring compliance with local codes and foster strong client relationships. Applicants must hold a recognized architectural degree and be registered with the Singapore Board of Architects, with preference for candidates experienced in healthcare design and construction administration. This role offers an opportunity to mentor junior team members and drive innovative project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction administration and building codes.
• Strong technical skills in compliance with local and international standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings and design discussions professionally.
• Drive design and delivery of healthcare projects.
• Oversee project management activities for quality delivery.
• Champion technical excellence across all project phases.
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication.
• Mentor junior architects and contribute to team development.

Skills

Healthcare design experience

Strong technical skills in design detailing

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Recognised Architectural Degree

Registration with the Singapore Board of Architects

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

dRofus/Codebook

Job description

We are seeking a technically strong and compliance-focused Senior Healthcare Architect to join our Architecture team in Singapore. This role is ideal for an architecture-qualified professional who thrives in multidisciplinary environments and is passionate about developing client relationships, managing projects and mentoring high-performing teams.

SG Registered Architect and experience on healthcare projects are essential requirements for this role.

The final salary offer will depend on the level of competencies and experiences required to perform all tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead client meetings, user engagements, and design discussions with professionalism and integrity.
• Drive the design and delivery of healthcare and complex multi-disciplinary built environment projects, ensuring compliance with local codes and international standards.
• Oversee project management activities, including design coordination, resourcing, and contract administration, to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Champion technical excellence across all project phases, from concept to construction, ensuring quality documentation and coordination.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent delivery and clear communication.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to integrate systems into cohesive, compliant designs.
• Lead programming, medical planning, and hospital design planning efforts.
• Prepare and review design documentation, specifications, and reports.
• Support business development activities and contribute to project bids.
• Participate in professional organisations and represent Jacobs at industry events.
• Mentor junior architects and contribute to team development through knowledge-sharing and internal training.

To be a successful candidate, you shall possess:

• Recognised Architectural Degree and Registration with the Singapore Board of Architects (BOA).
• Proven experience in construction administration, building codes, and accessibility guidelines.
• Strong technical skills in design detailing, documentation, and compliance.
• Experience in healthcare design is preferred, especially in medical planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with utilising the international healthcare standards is preferred, especially the HBN/HTM, AUSHFG and FGI.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff.
• Commitment to continuous learning and innovation in design and delivery.
• Preferred proficiency in AutoCad, Revit and standard office software, understanding of dRofus/Codebook is ideal.

Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs. Jacobs complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), including the prevailing guidelines on recruitment. All qualified applicants will be considered for the position regardless of age, race, religion, language, nationality, marital status, or family responsibilities.