Senior Healthcare Architect in City of London

Opportunity for an experienced healthcare architect to grow into a sector leader, building purposeful and joyful spaces for healing, at a well-established 'family-like' practice with loyal clients and excellent working culture.

Position: Joining as a Senior Architect, you will initially be responsible for leading the feasibility of an NHS hospital for a new client that has just come online, as well as delivering an existing project through RIBA Stages 2-7. Working under an approachable and supportive team of directors, you will be coordinating small in-house design, multi-stakeholder, consultant and contract teams, balancing design intent, technical requirements, budget constraints, and programme pressures to deliver transformative healthcare facilities. For the right candidate, this role also offers the opportunity to progress into a senior management position, becoming a key player in their healthcare team, fostering new and existing client relationships, networking and continuing to grow the practice’s specialist offering.

Candidate: Experienced architect with a career defined by UK healthcare and hospital projects. Proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex projects through RIBA Stages 1–7. Strong project leadership and team management skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate contractors, consultants, and multi-stakeholder groups. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently, remain calm under pressure, prioritise collaborative problem solving and inspire success in teams. An aptitude for fostering client relationships and networking. Experience working within a BIM environment.

Studio: This practice has nearly 10 decades of experience designing and delivering meaningful projects across the higher education, healthcare, and science sectors. It is collaborative and research-led, focusing on translating detailed and often specific briefs into functional and sustainable spaces for their clients and end users. You will be stepping into a senior position with plenty of room to grow, supported by a very open and experienced senior management team. The studio prides itself on a friendly and supportive team culture, with an emphasis on work-life balance, no overtime expectations, and a collaborative environment where everyone's contribution is valued. Their benefits package is competitive with 24 days holiday increasing after length of service, private health, 1 day WFH and more.

Apply via LinkedIn or email architecture@foliocareers.com with the subject line: FC2618. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those shortlisted for the position. Applicants must have valid Right to Work (RTW) in the UK, as those without will not be eligible.

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