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Healthcare Architect
Position: Healthcare Architect
Location: Ipswich
Salary: To be agreed, depending on experience
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Company Description
KLH Architects Ltd is a leading architectural practice in Suffolk, based in Ipswich and supported by a multidisciplinary team of over 40 professionals. The practice combines architectural, technological, interior, and graphic design expertise with strong administrative support to deliver comprehensive services. KLH works across healthcare, residential, commercial, educational, and conservation projects, providing detailed design and technical solutions that are responsive to client and user needs. Collaborating closely with local consultants, the team successfully delivers work from graphic design packages through full RIBA work stages. Their extensive local knowledge in the Eastern Region and integrated approach to space, furniture, and finishes create well-coordinated, high-quality design outcomes. As an Employee Owned Trust (EOT), our practice offers a unique collaborative environment where all team members share in our success. This is reflected in our annual bonus scheme, fostering a culture of shared commitment and reward.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Architect role based in the Greater Ipswich Area. The Architect will be responsible for leading and supporting architectural design projects from concept through detailed design and delivery, working mainly in the healthcare sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop client briefs and lead the design of projects from initial concept to detailed design and construction.
- Manage and deliver projects across all RIBA stages, with a strong emphasis on technical stages (Stages 3–6).
- Produce, review, and coordinate detailed working drawings, technical packages, and specifications.
- Prepare and submit planning and building regulations applications.
- Liaise directly with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure project success.
- Coordinate project information and resolve technical design issues.
- Attend and lead project meetings and carry out site visits.
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organisational skills.
- Daily use of Revit within a collaborative environment is essential. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working to BIM Level 2 standards and contributing to coordinated 3D models and data outputs.
Requirements
- ARB registered Architect.
- Significant post-qualification experience as an ARB registered Architect, with a portfolio demonstrating proven ability to lead projects from feasibility to completion with a high degree of autonomy.
- Strong technical knowledge of building regulations, construction methods, and detailing and experience producing and coordinating detailed construction information.
- Proficiency in Revit and a strong understanding of BIM Level 2 protocols and collaborative workflows, with competency in AutoCAD
- Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors; healthcare, commercial, or retail experience is desirable.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work both autonomously and collaboratively.
- Highly motivated with excellent communication and time management skills.
- Based in or around the Ipswich area.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary to be agreed, depending on experience.
- Company pension scheme with a minimum 3% employer contribution.
- Company Private Healthcare Scheme
- Annual tax-free bonus scheme as part of our Employee-Owned Trust structure.
- 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
- Eligibility for the company’s Cycle to Work scheme, subject to scheme rules.
- Ongoing career development support.
- Support for professional memberships (e.g. RIBA/ARB).
