Medical Planner / Senior Architect

About the role

Takamul PMC is looking for an experienced Medical Planner / Senior Architect to lead the planning and design review of major healthcare projects across Saudi Arabia. You will work closely with clients, end‑users and multidisciplinary consultants to ensure that hospitals and medical facilities are functional, compliant and of high quality.

Key responsibilities

• Lead medical planning and architectural design reviews for inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic and support departments.
• Develop and review functional programs, space programs, departmental layouts and pre‑concept designs.
• Engage with clients and end‑users to capture clinical workflows, operational requirements and department adjacencies.
• Review and manage design consultant deliverables, ensuring compliance with project standards and regulations.
• Provide guidance on medical equipment planning and clinical functionality.
• Coordinate with architectural, MEP, structural and specialist consultants.
• Review shop drawings, material samples, mock‑ups, finishes, RFIs and technical submissions related to architectural works.
• Act as the primary client interface for medical planning and architectural matters.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• 15+ years of professional experience, including 10+ years in healthcare/hospital planning and design.
• 8+ years of healthcare planning experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of clinical workflows, hospital design standards and local regulations (FGI, JCI, MOH, CBAHI, Saudi Building Code, Municipality, Civil Defense).
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Currently based in Saudi Arabia with a transferable Iqama.
• Architectural registration and LEED / EDAC certification are preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency in relevant design software.
• Proficiency in BIM software.
• Proficiency in presentation software.