Senior Architect – Healthcare

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team delivering impactful, nationally significant projects

Are you a passionate and driven Senior Architect looking to make a real impact?

We’re seeking a talented individual to join our client’s collaborative and ambitious team, helping them deliver meaningful projects while driving their core values.

At their practice, they foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and open communication. They are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone is supported to grow both personally and professionally. Your ideas matter here—and you’ll be part of a team that genuinely supports one another to achieve excellence. You’ll definitely have a voice.

Their Approach

Their story is built on innovation, resilience, and forward-thinking design. They bring together creative minds who are passionate about shaping the built environment through collaboration and fresh thinking.

They’re looking for individuals who:

Bring both technical expertise and creative perspective

Thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams

Challenge convention and contribute innovative ideas

Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients alike

Our client designs with the future in mind—prioritising sustainability and the environmental impact of their work. Integrity, transparency, and a strong work ethic underpin everything they do.

About the Role

They are seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead the delivery of a major package within a nationally significant flagship healthcare project.

This is a key role focused on technical design and site delivery across RIBA Stages 4 and 5, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and coordinated project outcomes.

You’ll play a pivotal role within a collaborative, design-led environment, contributing to a complex and high-profile scheme.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage an architectural team delivering detailed design and construction information

Oversee production and coordination of work across RIBA Stages 4 and 5

Ensure quality control of drawings, specifications, and technical submissions

Apply current design techniques, systems, and materials in line with Design Management guidelines

Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, British Standards, CDM 2015, and the Building Safety Act 2022

Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors

Coordinate architectural design with MEP, structural, and specialist teams

Support contract administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, and site queries

Contribute to the development of internal systems and technical knowledge

Mentor and support junior team members

Skills & Experience

ARB registered Architect

5–10+ years’ post-Part 3 experience

Proven experience delivering projects through RIBA Stages 4 and 5

Strong technical design, detailing, and construction package experience

Proficiency in Revit (essential)

Experience working within a BIM Level 2 environment

Confident in client-facing situations and presentations

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Experience in healthcare projects (desirable)

Knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, or SHFNs (desirable)

Experience with contract administration (NEC contracts desirable)

Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality solutions

Our client believes in recruiting the very best people, developing their skills, and rewarding them well.

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.