Associate director - healthcare architecture

• Full-time
• State/Province: Dublin
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Limited
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International

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 architect with substantial recent experience in the healthcare sector across a variety of typologies.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

To support a secure and trustworthy recruitment process, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.