Healthcare Architect

Hospertz India Private Limited is looking for a Healthcare Architect with strong experience in hospital planning, healthcare architecture, space planning, and execution coordination.
The candidate will be responsible for developing functional, compliant, and cost-effective architectural solutions for hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres, IVF centres, and other healthcare facilities. The role requires close coordination with clients, consultants, MEP teams, interior designers, project management teams, and site execution teams.
Key ResponsibilitiesA. Healthcare Planning & Architectural Design
Develop architectural concepts and detailed designs for hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Prepare department-wise hospital planning and space programming.
Develop functional adjacencies and patient/staff/service circulation.
Ensure efficient zoning of clean, semi-clean, sterile, dirty and service areas.
Prepare architectural layouts based on project requirements, site conditions and operational workflows.
B. Healthcare Standards & Compliance
Design healthcare facilities in accordance with applicable NABH requirements, NBC provisions, fire and life-safety requirements, local development regulations and other applicable healthcare standards.
Understand infection-control principles and incorporate them into planning.
Ensure appropriate patient, staff, visitor and material movement.
Consider accessibility and universal design requirements.
Coordinate with fire consultants and statutory consultants for required approvals.
Keep updated with relevant healthcare planning standards and statutory requirements.
C. Drawings & Documentation
Prepare and review:
Concept plans
Schematic layouts
Detailed architectural drawings
Floor plans
Sections and elevations
Furniture layouts
Reflected ceiling plans
Door-window schedules
Area statements
Room data sheets
Departmental layouts
Construction/detail drawings
Review drawings prepared by junior architects and draftsmen.
Ensure drawings are accurate, coordinated and issued within project timelines.
Maintain proper drawing revisions and documentation.
D. Coordination with Consultants
Coordinate architectural requirements with:
Civil consultants
Structural consultants
MEP consultants
HVAC consultants
Electrical consultants
Plumbing consultants
Fire consultants
Medical Gas consultants
Interior designers
Biomedical equipment planners
Identify and resolve design clashes and coordination issues.
Ensure architectural designs are compatible with engineering services and medical equipment requirements.
E. Client & Project Coordination
Attend client meetings and understand project requirements.
Present concepts, layouts and design proposals to clients.
Incorporate client feedback while maintaining functionality and compliance.
Participate in site visits and project review meetings.
Coordinate with the Project Management and Site Execution teams.
Provide timely clarification for architectural and design-related site issues.
F. Site & Execution Support
Conduct periodic site inspections.
Verify execution against approved architectural drawings.
Identify deviations and provide appropriate design solutions.
Coordinate with contractors and site teams for architectural requirements.
Review shop drawings and material samples where required.
Assist in resolving execution-related design issues.
G. Project Management & Timelines
Manage assigned architectural deliverables according to project schedules.
Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously when required.
Track design submissions, revisions and approvals.
Ensure timely completion of assigned drawings and documentation.
Escalate design, coordination or approval-related risks to the reporting manager.
Key Skills Required
Strong knowledge of Healthcare Architecture and Hospital Planning
Understanding of NABH and healthcare planning requirements
Strong knowledge of architectural planning and space programming
Knowledge of patient, staff, visitor and service circulation
Understanding of hospital MEP coordination
Knowledge of infection-control planning principles
Strong AutoCAD skills
Knowledge of Revit/BIM will be an advantage
Knowledge of SketchUp/3D software will be an advantage
Good understanding of architectural detailing
Strong coordination and communication skills
Good presentation and client-handling skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings
Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
Educational Qualification
Mandatory:
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture – B.Arch
Valid registration with Council of Architecture (COA) preferred/required as applicable.
Preferred:
Master's degree/diploma in Healthcare Architecture, Hospital Planning or Healthcare Design.
Certification/training in healthcare planning or NABH-related requirements.
Experience
3–8 years of relevant architectural experience preferred.
Candidates with demonstrated experience in hospital/healthcare projects will be preferred.
Experience in Greenfield and Brownfield healthcare projects will be an advantage.
Experience in turnkey hospital projects, healthcare consultancy or PMC environments will be highly preferred.

Work arrangement
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