Senior Architectural Designer - Healthcare

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Pension fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Senior Architectural Designer specializing in healthcare facilities to lead the design development of complex projects. You will collaborate with medical professionals and consultants to create therapeutic environments while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

The role requires a Registered Professional Architect with SACAP and at least 10 years in healthcare design, with strong Revit/AutoCAD skills and a proven ability to lead teams through

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Architect with SACAP.
• 10+ years of architectural experience, with healthcare design focus.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare planning, infection control, and medical equipment integration.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD; solid visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development of specialized healthcare facilities.
• Collaborate with clients, medical staff, and consultants to translate complex needs into design solutions.
• Prepare detailed architectural drawings, renderings, and specifications for healthcare projects.
• Coordinate with project managers and construction teams to ensure design intent is realized.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Healthcare planning

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

3D visualization

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Architectural Designer specializing in healthcare facilities to join their dedicated team in Bloemfontein . This pivotal role involves leading the design development of complex healthcare projects, ensuring functional efficiency, patient well-being, and compliance with stringent healthcare standards. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals and consultants to create innovative and therapeutic environments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled designer to contribute to significant healthcare infrastructure within Bloemfontein and the surrounding regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and design development of specialized healthcare facilities.
• Collaborate closely with clients, medical staff, and consultants to understand and translate complex functional requirements into design solutions.
• Ensure designs adhere to all healthcare-specific regulations, accessibility standards, and best practices in therapeutic environments.
• Prepare detailed architectural drawings, renderings, and specifications for healthcare projects.
• Coordinate with project managers and construction teams to ensure design intent is realized accurately.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Architect with SACAP.
• Minimum of 10 years of architectural experience, with a strong portfolio in healthcare design.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare planning principles, medical equipment integration, and infection control standards.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and design visualization software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on impactful healthcare projects in Bloemfontein.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous pension fund contribution and other retirement benefits.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.