Principal Healthcare Architect - Facility Design

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work structure

Profit sharing potential

Professional growth opportunities

Global network access

Impactful healthcare projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Healthcare Architect to join a fully remote team servicing Centurion and global clients. The role focuses on designing state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, balancing patient experience with operational efficiency.

Lead design teams, drive innovative solutions, and ensure regulatory compliance across projects. Strong client-facing and presentation skills are essential for remote engagement and leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture with a specialization in Healthcare Design or equivalent.
• Professional registration with SACAP.
• Extensive experience (12+ years) in healthcare facility design.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for complex healthcare projects ensuring alignment with medical best practices.
• Develop conceptual designs, space programming, and detailed documentation for healthcare facilities and renovations.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including medical planners and engineers.
• Manage client relationships and translate healthcare needs into functional designs.
• Oversee integration of medical equipment and building systems.
• Mentor junior architects and design professionals in healthcare design.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for healthcare developments.
• Champion innovation focusing on patient experience, efficiency, and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Presentation skills

Remote team leadership

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Architecture (Healthcare Design)

SACAP registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in specialized architectural design, is seeking an accomplished Principal Healthcare Architect to join their distinguished and fully remote team, servicing clients in the Centurion, Gauteng area and beyond. This senior position is dedicated to the design and planning of state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized medical centers. The role demands a profound understanding of healthcare operational requirements, patient flow, infection control, medical technologies, and regulatory compliance specific to the healthcare sector. As a remote leader, you will engage with clients and project teams across various geographies, driving design excellence and innovation in a sector critical to public well-being. Your vision and expertise will be key in creating healing environments that are both technologically advanced and human-centered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design process for complex healthcare projects, ensuring alignment with medical best practices and client needs.
• Develop conceptual designs, space programming, and detailed architectural documentation for new healthcare facilities and renovations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare building codes, accessibility standards (e.g., ADA), and regulatory requirements (e.g., Department of Health regulations).
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including medical planners, engineers, interior designers, and healthcare consultants.
• Manage client relationships and consultations, translating complex healthcare needs into functional and aesthetically pleasing architectural solutions.
• Oversee the integration of advanced medical equipment and building systems within the architectural design.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and design professionals specializing in healthcare architecture.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for potential healthcare developments.
• Champion innovation in healthcare design, focusing on patient experience, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architecture with a specialization in Healthcare Design or equivalent.
• Professional registration with SACAP.
• Extensive experience (12+ years) specifically in the design of healthcare facilities.
• Demonstrated portfolio of successfully completed hospitals, clinics, or specialized medical centers.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare planning principles, medical equipment integration, and infection control strategies.
• Proficiency in architectural design software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD) and BIM technologies.
• Strong understanding of national and international healthcare design standards and guidelines.
• Exceptional client-facing and presentation skills, essential for remote engagement.
• Ability to lead and inspire design teams in a virtual setting.
• Experience with project management and contract administration.

Benefits

• Completely remote work structure, offering exceptional work-life balance and geographical flexibility.
• Highly competitive compensation package including potential for profit sharing.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership within the healthcare architecture domain.
• Work on impactful projects that improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
• Access to a global network of expertise and innovative design methodologies.
• Contribution to shaping the future of healthcare infrastructure.