Senior Architect (Healthcare)

Sheppard Robson has been at the forefront of healthcare design for over 30 years, starting with the groundbreaking Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. In response to the evolving needs of NHS and private healthcare clients, our Health + Care team continues to push design boundaries, delivering projects that enhance patient experiences and improve clinical outcomes. With sector growth doubling in recent years, we’re committed to investing in exceptional talent to shape the future of healthcare design.

We’re expanding our team and currently seeking talented individuals to join us as a Healthcare Senior Architect and help contribute to the design and technical delivery of transformative healthcare environments, supporting the next generation of architects within our team.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work on high-profile projects across the UK and potentially overseas, including major acute hospitals, clinical research facilities, diagnostic centres, and masterplans
• Conduct research and develop innovations in healthcare design that challenge conventional thinking
• Work within a UK top 5 architectural practice recognised for design excellence
• Grow your career within a supportive environment, with opportunities for progression

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience immersed within the Healthcare Sector and across all stages of work
• Robust understanding of the key design issues involved in a range of primary, secondary/ tertiary care facilities
• Technical knowledge of design guidance and regulations specific to the sector
• Examples of direct client stakeholder (user) liaison
• Leading key packages of healthcare design during design development stages (RIBA 2-3) and delivery (RIBA 4)
• Good healthcare market awareness
• Revit proficient, ADB desirable
• UK experienced

We are also recruiting for the below roles, if this sounds like you please apply!

Healthcare Associate Architect, playing a pivotal role in both project leadership and strategic growth of our healthcare sector, ensuring design excellence at every stage.

Healthcare Technical Lead, driving technical excellence, supporting project delivery, and shaping best practices across our healthcare portfolio.

Location: Manchester and London

The salary is dependent on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.