Senior Healthcare Facility Architect

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Private medical insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development support

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a leading architectural firm in Pretoria to appoint a Senior Healthcare Facility Architect. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, focused on designing healthcare environments that meet regulatory and infection control standards.

Lead design teams, work with clinicians and engineers, and oversee projects from concept to documentation. Requires 10+ years in architecture, 5+ in healthcare, and Revit/AutoCAD/BIM proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture with healthcare focus.
• 10+ years in architectural practice, 5+ in healthcare design.
• Proven track record delivering hospital/clinic projects.
• Knowledge of SA healthcare planning and regs.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD and BIM.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process for new healthcare facilities and renovations.
• Collaborate with hospital admins, clinicians, engineers and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare codes, accessibility, and safety.
• Prepare detailed plans, specs and tender docs.
• Mentor design teams and provide technical guidance.
• Integrate medical equipment planning and infection control.
• Conduct site surveys, feasibility studies and needs assessments.
• Present concepts and progress to clients and regulators.
• Stay updated on healthcare architecture trends and tech.

Skills

Healthcare design

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Hybrid work

Communication

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM technologies

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished architectural firm with a specialization in healthcare facilities, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Healthcare Facility Architect to join their **Pretoria, Gauteng** office. This role is crucial for designing and delivering state-of-the-art medical environments that meet the complex needs of patients, staff, and the broader healthcare system. You will lead design teams, collaborate with medical professionals and stakeholders, and ensure that projects adhere to stringent healthcare regulations and best practices. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of healthcare planning, medical technology integration, and infection control principles. This position involves a hybrid work arrangement, combining collaborative office presence in **Pretoria** with remote work flexibility, offering a balanced approach to your professional life in **Gauteng**.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design process for new healthcare facilities and the renovation of existing ones.
• Collaborate closely with hospital administrators, medical practitioners, engineers, and specialist consultants to define project requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant healthcare building codes, accessibility standards, and safety regulations in South Africa.
• Develop detailed architectural plans, specifications, and tender documentation for healthcare projects.
• Manage design teams, providing mentorship and technical guidance on healthcare-specific design challenges.
• Integrate medical equipment planning, patient flow analysis, and infection control strategies into designs.
• Conduct site surveys, feasibility studies, and needs assessments for potential healthcare developments.
• Present design concepts and project updates to clients and regulatory bodies.
• Stay current with advancements in healthcare architecture, medical technologies, and best practices in facility planning.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent, with a specialization or significant focus on healthcare design.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in architectural practice, with at least 5 years dedicated to designing healthcare facilities.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex hospital, clinic, or medical center projects.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare planning principles, medical workflows, and regulatory requirements for healthcare facilities in South Africa.
• Proficiency in architectural design software, including Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM technologies.
• Strong understanding of building systems relevant to healthcare environments (e.g., HVAC, medical gases, power).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing office collaboration with remote autonomy.
• Membership in the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) or equivalent is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with your expertise and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits program including private medical insurance, retirement fund contributions, and support for professional development.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly improve healthcare services in Gauteng and beyond.
• Hybrid work model provides flexibility, blending office collaboration with remote autonomy.
• Join a respected firm known for its dedication to quality and innovation in healthcare architecture, based in Pretoria.