Senior Technical Healthcare Architect

SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables.

A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.

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Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Technical Healthcare Architect with a proven track record in the medical planning and design of complex hospital projects and related healthcare facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading client-facing engagements, developing strategic hospital layouts, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver fully integrated design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the medical planning and architectural design of major hospital projects, particularly in acute care departments such as Emergency, Diagnostic Imaging, and Surgical Services.
• Conduct and facilitate client consultations, user group meetings, and stakeholder workshops.
• Develop strategic hospital layouts and organisational planning during early design phases and for competitions.
• Collaborate closely with building services engineers and other design professionals to produce fully coordinated design documentation.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while managing project deliverables and timelines.
• Contribute to the studio’s design excellence and innovation in healthcare architecture.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Architect (OAA preferred) with experience in healthcare projects.
• Proven ability to lead all phases of the project lifecycle—from briefing to substantial performance.
• Strong track record in business development and managing multi-disciplinary teams independently.
• Expertise in strategic planning, conceptual design, technical detailing, and construction documentation.
• Solid understanding of zoning bylaws, Ontario Building Code, and healthcare design standards.
• Highly proficient in Revit and other BIM tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Reasonable Adjustments

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