Architect – Medical & Commercial Fit-Outs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Create proposed layouts based on client briefs, landlord drawings, existing CAD files, site measurements, photographs, and project directives.

• Organize functional spaces such as reception and waiting areas, consultation rooms, treatment rooms, dental surgeries, sterilization areas, staff rooms, amenities, and storage.

• Take into account circulation, furniture, equipment, accessibility, and daily space utilization.

• Develop interior concepts, color palettes, materials, and finishes that align with the brief and budget.

• Modify established design concepts across various projects.

• Generate and update existing conditions, demolition plans, floor plans, dimensioned layouts, partition set-outs, reflected ceilings, finishes schedules, elevations, sections, and construction-detail drawings.

• Create electrical, lighting, and data location plans in coordination with consultants.

• Produce joinery layouts, elevations, sections, and detailed design documents.

• Design and document reception counters, cabinetry, kitchens, storage units, and built-in joinery.

• Coordinate provisions for basins, appliances, medical equipment, cable access, lighting, and service connections.

• Prepare project-specific details to aid contractor understanding and pricing.

• Review joinery shop drawings and identify discrepancies.

• Create finishes schedules and ensure consistent references across all documentation.

• Evaluate durability, cleaning, maintenance, availability, and budget when selecting materials.

• Assist in selecting alternative materials.

• Coordinate drawings with architectural, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, fire, and structural consultants.

• Identify clashes, missing information, and inconsistencies, raising these issues with the project team.

• Incorporate feedback from clients, consultants, landlords, and certifiers into revised drawings.

• Implement project requirements under the guidance of the Australian team and consultants.

• Assist with queries related to construction drawings and update documentation based on verified site information and approved modifications.

• Maintain organized drawing registers, revision logs, title blocks, and editable project files.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience on Australian fit-out projects.

• A recognized qualification in architecture.

• Current registration or license as an architect in the Philippines.

• Familiarity with the Australian NCC/BCA, Australian Standards, and accessibility requirements relevant to fit-out documentation.

• Proven experience in medical or commercial fit-out, including interior design and detailed construction documentation.

• Strong grasp of construction detailing, joinery, and the coordination of drawings and schedules.

• Ability to interpret existing plans, consultant drawings, sketches, and marked-up instructions.

• Good design judgment and the capability to develop and resolve designs based on a project brief, supported by hands-on drafting and practical construction detailing.

• Strong attention to detail regarding dimensions, drawing accuracy, consistency, and presentation.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Ability to manage multiple drawing packages, meet agreed deadlines, and communicate questions or delays promptly.

• Provide clear progress updates, organized file sharing, and timely responses to project inquiries.

• ArchiCAD experience is preferred.

• Candidates should specify their primary drafting software, versions used, and proficiency levels.

• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, PDF markup tools, and rendering software should also be mentioned.

• Ability to create 3D views and visualizations for client presentations is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Company-provided full setup for desktop/laptop with backup internet.

• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage on the first day of hiring.

• 15 Vacation Leaves and 5 Sick Leaves.

• Annual Performance Reviews.

• Unlimited Employee Referral Incentives.

• Employee Loan Facilities.

• Social Clubs and Interest Workshops.

• Company events offering opportunities to win amazing prizes and recognition for outstanding performance.

• Statutory Benefits: Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent Leaves, Magna Carta for Women, Retirement Benefits, Overtime, and Premium Pays.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Opportunities for growth.

• A genuinely caring Leadership Team.