Sr. Architect (Healthcare)

Job Purpose

DAR Engineering is seeking a highly experienced Senior Architect (Healthcare) to work at a major Healthcare Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) in Riyadh.

The role is strategic and governance-focused, responsible for developing, standardizing, and implementing architectural design processes, procedures, and technical frameworks across healthcare projects nationwide.

This position will play a key role in strengthening engineering governance, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, enhancing design quality, and optimizing project delivery across hospitals and specialized medical facilities in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities/Deliverables:

• Develop and institutionalize architectural processes, procedures, templates, and design guidelines for healthcare facilities.
• Establish standardized Design Management Frameworks across multiple hospital projects.
• Contribute to EPMO-level governance documentation, including stage-gate reviews and approval workflows.
• Align architectural standards with national healthcare strategies and capital development programs.
• Provide subject matter expertise in hospital planning, clinical zoning, and functional adjacencies.
• Review and validate concept, schematic, and detailed design submissions.
• Support the Engineering Department in formalizing the design review procedures, BIM coordination standards, change control mechanisms, technical approval workflows, develop structured frameworks for design risk management in healthcare projects.
• Standardize deliverables and documentation requirements across project phases.
• Interface effectively with clinical planners, medical equipment planners, MEP and structural engineers, as well as PMC teams and contractors. Actively participate in high-level coordination meetings within the EPMO to ensure design alignment, technical integration, and seamless multidisciplinary collaboration across healthcare projects.
• Ensure architectural alignment with project controls, cost, and schedule baselines.
• Lead technical workshops to ensure consistent interpretation of standards.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in healthcare design delivery.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• 15+ years of professional experience, with at least 4–6 years in healthcare projects.
• Proven exposure to EPMO, PMC, or large program-level governance environments.
• Experience working in GCC healthcare infrastructure projects preferred.

Technical Competencies:

• Extensive experience in hospital and healthcare facility design (acute care, tertiary hospitals, specialty clinics, medical cities).
• Strong understanding of:
  • Clinical workflow planning
  • Operating theatres & ICU design
  • Infection prevention & control design principles
  • Modular healthcare planning
• Proficiency in BIM-enabled design environments.
• Experience in large-scale public sector or government healthcare programs is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

• A chance to work on landmark projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• An engaged and supportive team that are passionate about encouraging each other to succeed.
• Work for a company who values their employees and recognizes their contribution.

We understand that to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the efforts of every team member. We want team members to start their day with a sense of purpose and end it with a sense of accomplishment.

To Apply:

If you believe you have the skills, knowledge, and experience to fulfil this role, please submit your application online by clicking ‘Apply’.

Riyadh-based candidates preferred, but relocation support is available for the right talent.

DAR Engineering is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What’s Next?

Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, our Talent Acquisition team will contact shortlisted candidates.

Our selection process typically comprises two interview stages per vacancy, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation while providing candidates with the opportunity to engage with two members of the hiring team at each stage. The initial interview is generally conducted virtually, while the final stage often takes place in person at the office, aligning with the role’s location.

That said, we prioritize flexibility, tailoring our approach to accommodate the specific needs of both the position and the candidate.

Thank you for considering a career with us. We encourage you to regularly check for updates and explore future opportunities with DAR Engineering. Best of luck!