Healthcare Director Architecture
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Company Description
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Job Description
As our portfolio of work continues to expand across the UK, Ireland, and globally, we’re thrilled to be growing our UK+I Healthcare Architecture team. We’re currently seeking an exceptional individual to join us at Director level, to help shape the future of healthcare design.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in leading and growing our award-winning specialist Healthcare Architecture team, part of our UK+I Architecture + Design Studio – proudly ranked 10th largest architectural practice in the UK (AJ100 Survey 2025).
We’re looking for a healthcare leader with substantial recent experience in the healthcare sector across a variety of typologies. You’ll be joining a global, multi-disciplinary practice where you’ll act as Lead Designer on major projects, driving success through strong leadership, collaboration, and design excellence.
This role offers the chance to help define and deliver a growth strategy for healthcare architecture in the UK&I. You will engage with NHS/HSE, Trusts, contractors, and other healthcare stakeholders to build a robust pipeline of opportunities and convert them into impactful, meaningful projects.
We’re especially keen to hear from candidates based in the UK and the Republic of Ireland with proven healthcare delivery experience.
Qualifications
You will already be
Fully qualified Architect (RIBA/RIAI) with significant healthcare experience.
Strong design leadership and the ability to articulate a compelling design vision.
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale projects.
Strategic thinking and business development experience.
Collaborative mindset with leadership and mentorship qualities.
Skilled communicator with clients, contractors, and authorities.
Ideally have experience of
Expertise in medical planning.
Experience in multi-disciplinary consultancy environments.
Sound judgement in design and performance decisions.
Experience working across offices and geographies.
Resource planning and business reporting capabilities.
Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in tools and techniques.
Commercial & Strategic strengths
Strong grasp of project management principles and budgetary control.
Represent AECOM at industry events, promoting our work and values.
Lead bids and competitions.
Build and nurture client relationships.
Manage commercial aspects including NEC processes.
Actively support marketing and business development initiatives.
Demonstrable Leadership & Operational Excellence
Make confident, informed decisions that drive project success.
Engage with senior leadership and resolve complex challenges.
Demonstrate foresight, creativity, and technical excellence.
Operate with autonomy, delivering high-impact outcomes with minimal supervision.
Passionate about healthcare and motivated by AECOM’s mission to deliver a better world.
Additional Information
About AECOM
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10137015
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Design
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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