Senior Manager - Healthcare Architect

About Narayana Health:

Narayana Health is headquartered in Bengaluru, India, and operates a network of hospitals in India and Overseas. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, affordable healthcare services to the broader population. Narayana Health Group is India's leading healthcare provider and one of the largest hospital groups in the country with a network of 21 hospitals, 5 heart centers, and 19 primary care facilities. The NH group treats over 2.6 Million patients every year from over 78 countries covering 30+ medical specialties.

For more details, please refer to our website at: https://www.narayanahealth.org

Role:

The Senior Manager - Healthcare Architect will lead the planning, design, and execution of hospital expansion projects, ensuring architectural excellence, MEPF (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire) coordination, and regulatory compliance. This role will focus on standardization, process improvement, and optimizing healthcare infrastructure.

Location: Narayana Health Corporate Office, Bommasandra, Bangalore

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Healthcare Infrastructure Planning.
• 12 - 16 years in hospital design and architecture, healthcare infrastructure, or large-scale architectural projects

Key Deliverables:

1. Standardization & Design Efficiency

• Development and implementation of standardized layouts for hospital spaces (OTs, ICUs, OPDs, etc.).
• Completion of space programs for different hospital capacities (200-1000 beds).
• Adherence to JCI, NABH, NABL and internal healthcare design standards.

2. MEPF Coordination & Interdisciplinary Integration

• Seamless integration of MEPF with architectural designs.
• Efficiency of the consultancy/interdisciplinary matrix execution.
• Adoption of energy-efficient & sustainable building practices.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Approvals

• Timely submission and acquisition of statutory approvals (municipal, environmental, fire safety, etc.).
• Compliance with local building laws and healthcare infrastructure regulations.
• Effective liaison with government authorities for smooth approval processes.

4. Process Improvement & Execution Efficiency

• Reduction in turnaround time for tender and execution drawings.
• Implementation of workflow standardization for enhanced project efficiency.
• Alignment of architectural outputs with operational needs and evolving medical technologies.

Candidate Skills Required:

• Healthcare facility planning and compliance (JCI, NABH, NABL).
• MEPF coordination and interdisciplinary project management.
• AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, BIM, Photoshop.
• Leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management.