Resident Architect (RA)

THE BLUE BARREL PTE. LTD.; High Street; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blue Barrel PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced architect to lead on-site supervision of architectural works for complex transportation projects.

You will ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and LTA requirements while coordinating with consultants, contractors, and teammates. Ideal candidates hold a recognized architecture degree with 8+ years of architectural experience and 5+ years in construction supervision of large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 8+ years of architectural experience.
• 5+ years in construction supervision of large-scale projects in the local context.
• Registered Architect with relevant professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all architectural works on site to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, LTA requirements and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with the LTA Architectural Team, Architectural Consultant, Contractor and other disciplines on architectural and site matters.
• Review and monitor architectural drawings, shop drawings, material submissions, samples, mock-ups and method statements.
• Monitor progress, workmanship and quality, and identify and resolve site issues and design discrepancies.
• Coordinate interfaces with structural, M&E, civil, railway systems and other specialist works.
• Review RFIs, technical queries, site instructions, non-conformances, defects and rectification works.
• Provide regular updates to the LTA Architectural Team on progress, site issues and follow-up actions.
• Attend site/progress/coordination meetings and provide architectural input and direction.
• Monitor works through completion, testing, defects rectification and handover.
• Maintain proper records and documentation for inspections, submissions, approvals, defects and handover.

Skills

Architectural construction

Site coordination

Stakeholder communication

LTA experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

Working Days & Hours: 5.5days/ 6 Days Alternate

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all architectural works onsite to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, LTArequirements and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate closely with the LTA ArchitecturalTeam, Architectural Consultant, Contractor, RTOs and other disciplines on architectural and site matters.
• Review and monitor architectural drawings, shop drawings, material submissions, samples, mock-ups and method statements.
• Monitor architectural progress, workmanship and quality, and identify and resolve site issues and design discrepancies.
• Coordinate architectural interfaces with structural, M&E, civil, railway systems and other specialist works.
• Review and follow up on RFIs, technical queries, site instructions, non-conformances, defects and rectification works.
• Provide regular updates to the LTA Architectural Team on architectural progress, key site issues, outstanding matters and proposed follow-up actions.
• Attend site, progress and technical coordination meetings and provide architectural input and direction.
• Monitor architectural works through completion, testing, defects rectification and handover.
• Ensure proper records and documentation are maintained for architectural inspections, submissions, approvals, defects and handover.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of architectural experience with a recognised Degree in Architecture or relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction supervision of projects of similar scale and complexity in the local context.
• Registered Architect with relevant professional registration and experience suitable for LTA projects.
• Strong knowledge of architectural construction, detailing, materials, finishes and site coordination.
• Familiar with LTA requirements, specifications, construction procedures and documentation.
• Good coordination and communication skills with consultants, Contractors and LTA project teams.
• MRT/railway or LTA project experience will be an advantage.
• Dedicatedfull-time on-site presence required from 6 months prior to BSC until CWW is obtained.