We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Architect to join our Building & Planning team and play a leading role in the delivery of complex, high-profile architectural projects across multiple site.
Why join us?
Our work is about far more than designing buildings. We create environments that promote independence, dignity, wellbeing and quality of life for people with complex needs.
Every project presents a unique design challenge, requiring innovative architectural solutions that balance therapeutic design principles, neuroinclusive environments, sensory integration, positive behavioural support and robust technical compliance. From adapting existing homes to delivering purpose-built specialist facilities, our projects have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of the people who live, work and receive care within them.
As part of our in-house Building & Planning team, you'll have the opportunity to influence projects from the earliest feasibility stage through to completion, contribute to departmental strategy and technical standards, and help shape the future of specialist healthcare architecture in Ireland.
You'll enjoy genuine ownership of projects, supported by an experienced in-house team, with responsibility for technical decision-making, design leadership and project delivery from concept through to completion
Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!
- Company Pension
- Hybrid Working Model
- Specific Cover Illness
- Comprehensive Induction process
- Continuous Professional Development
- Fantastic development & career opportunities
- Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Education Assistance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Working hours over a 7-day roster involving shift work
- Bike to work Scheme.
- Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
- Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide
- Specific Illness Cover
About the role
Nua Healthcare is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to join our established in-house Building & Planning team.
This is a unique opportunity to lead the design and delivery of technically challenging projects that make a genuine difference to people's lives. Our portfolio includes residential, specialist residential, disability, mental health and healthcare environments across Ireland, where architecture plays a central role in creating therapeutic, neuroinclusive and trauma-informed environments that support sensory integration, positive behavioural support and person-centred care. Our projects range from bespoke adaptations of existing buildings to complex refurbishments and new-build specialist facilities. Projects range from small bespoke adaptations to multi-million euro new-build developments.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will lead projects from feasibility through planning, statutory approvals, technical design, construction and handover, while helping shape the future development of the department.
You'll join an established in-house Building & Planning team comprising architects, technicians, project managers, landscape designer and technical specialists, delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across Ireland.
The role
You will lead the design and technical delivery of multiple projects simultaneously, supported by an experienced in-house team of architects, architectural technicians and clerk of works. You will take overall responsibility for project quality, technical compliance and successful delivery, including:
- feasibility studies and site appraisals
- planning applications
- technical detailing and construction documentation
- consultant coordination
- contract administration and site inspections
- technical problem solving during construction
- liaison with Local Authorities, Building Control and Fire Authorities
The role also includes mentoring junior team members, reviewing technical information prepared by consultants and supporting the continued development of departmental standards and procedures.
You'll work closely with occupational therapists, behavioural specialists, operations teams and multidisciplinary design consultants to develop innovative architectural solutions tailored to highly specialised care environments.
While technical excellence and compliance are fundamental, the role also offers significant opportunity for creative problem-solving and innovative design, with every project presenting its own unique challenges.
