Senior Architect (Healthcare)
2 days ago
Manchester
Senior Architect Healthcare\nManchester\n\nAbout the role\n\nOur client is an internationally recognised architectural practice with a long-standing reputation for delivering innovative, people-centred healthcare environments across the UK and internationally. Due to continued growth within their Health + Care sector, they are seeking a talented Senior Architect to join their established healthcare team in either Manchester or London.\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of transformative healthcare projects ranging from major acute hospitals and specialist care facilities to clinical research environments, community health hubs, diagnostic centres, and healthcare masterplans.\n\nWorking within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in leading project packages, developing design concepts, coordinating technical delivery, and supporting the next generation of architects within the studio. You will work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and healthcare stakeholders to help deliver innovative, technically robust, and future-focused healthcare environments.\n\nAbout the practice\n\nOur client is a leading UK architectural practice recognised for design excellence, technical innovation, and the delivery of complex, high-profile projects across healthcare, residential, workplace, education, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors.\n\nThe healthcare team has been at the forefront of health and care design for several decades, delivering award-winning projects that respond to evolving models of care, technological advancements, sustainability ambitions, and patient wellbeing priorities.\n\nThe practice fosters a collaborative and research-driven culture where creativity, innovation, and professional development are actively encouraged. Employees are supported through mentoring, structured learning opportunities, and exposure to some of the most significant healthcare developments currently being delivered in the UK.\n\nKey responsibilities\n\nLead and contribute to the design and technical delivery of healthcare projects across multiple RIBA stages.\nDevelop innovative architectural solutions that respond to complex healthcare planning and operational requirements.\nCoordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure highly integrated and technically resolved project delivery.\nParticipate in client meetings, user group consultations, and stakeholder engagement sessions.\nSupport the preparation of presentations, reports, technical packages, and design documentation.\nMentor and support junior architects and assistants within the healthcare team.\nContribute to research, innovation, and best practice within healthcare design.\nAssist in maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business development activities where appropriate.\nAbout you\n\nYou will be a talented and motivated ARB-qualified Architect with strong post-qualification experience within the healthcare sector. Your portfolio will demonstrate a combination of excellent design ability, technical competence, and project delivery experience across complex healthcare environments.\n\nAs a successful candidate, you will ideally demonstrate:\n\nProven experience working on healthcare projects within the UK, ideally including NHS projects.\nExperience across a range of healthcare typologies such as acute hospitals, outpatient facilities, research environments, mental health, or community healthcare projects.\nStrong design, technical detailing, and project coordination skills.\nKnowledge of UK healthcare guidance, standards, and regulations including HTMs and HBNs.\nExperience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary consultant teams and stakeholder groups.\nConfidence presenting design proposals to clients and user groups.\nStrong communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.\nExperience mentoring junior team members within a collaborative studio setting.\nHigh proficiency in BIM workflows, with strong Revit skills preferred.\nExperience using Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and visualisation tools would be beneficial.\nWhat's on offer\n\nIn return, our client offers the opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading architectural practices on some of the most significant healthcare projects in the sector.\n\nYou will benefit from:\n\nExposure to high-profile and technically complex healthcare projects.\nClear opportunities for career progression and professional development.\nStructured mentoring and CPD support.\nA collaborative and inclusive studio culture.\nCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.\nFlexible and hybrid working arrangements.\nPrivate healthcare and wellbeing support initiatives.\nSocial, cultural, and charitable studio events.\nThe opportunity to contribute to research-led and innovative healthcare design solutions.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Senior Architect looking to play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare environments within a highly respected and design-led practice.\n\nImportant Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. 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