Architectural Designer - Healthcare Specialist

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Architectural Designer specializing in healthcare facilities in Kimberley. You will design functional, healing environments for hospitals and clinics, coordinating with medical professionals and engineers.

The role emphasizes patient flow, infection control, and equipment integration. You will lead design development, produce plans and 3D models, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with significant healthcare architecture focus.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D visualization software.
• Strong understanding of healthcare planning, hospital workflows, and equipment integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process for new healthcare facilities and renovations, ensuring functional layouts.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, consultants, and project managers to define project requirements.
• Develop detailed design documentation including plans, elevations, and 3D models.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare building codes, regulations, and accessibility standards.
• Research and apply evidence-based design best practices for healthcare environments.
• Coordinate with MEP engineers to integrate specialized systems.

Skills

Healthcare architecture

Project collaboration

Communication

Design reasoning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

3D visualization software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Architectural Designer with a focus on healthcare facilities to join their team in Kimberley . This role requires a deep understanding of the unique design considerations for hospitals, clinics, and medical centers, including patient flow, infection control, and specialized equipment integration. You will be responsible for conceptualizing and developing designs that are not only functional and efficient but also promote healing and well-being. Working within a dedicated design team, you will contribute to creating state-of-the-art healthcare environments in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for new healthcare facilities and renovations, ensuring functional and efficient layouts.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, consultants, and project managers to define project requirements.
• Develop detailed design documentation, including plans, elevations, and 3D models.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare-specific building codes, regulations, and accessibility standards.
• Research and apply best practices in evidence-based design for healthcare environments.
• Coordinate with MEP engineers and other consultants to integrate specialized systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with a significant portion focused on healthcare architecture .
• Proficiency in Revit , AutoCAD, and 3D visualization software.
• Strong understanding of healthcare planning principles, medical equipment, and hospital workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare design standards and guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to specialize in a critical and rewarding architectural sector.
• Work on impactful projects that directly improve community health.
• Professional growth and development support.
• Be a valued contributor to healthcare infrastructure in Kimberley .