Senior Architectural Designer / Senior Architect | Cities, Planning & Design

Arup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Birthday leave

Mobile phone allowance

Travel allowance

Additional leave up to 20 days

International mobility opportunities

Professional association subscriptions

Professional examination fees

Exam Leave (6 days)

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced architectural designer and deliverer in Kuala Lumpur. You will lead architectural design and delivery, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure design intent and regulatory compliance.

Mentoring junior staff and guiding project direction are key components of the role. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Architecture, preferably with LAM registration in Malaysia, and has 8–10 years of leading design practices across science, industry, rail,

Qualifications

• Holds a recognized Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Preferably registered with LAM in Malaysia.
• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience leading design practices with focus on design and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and project delivery.
• Collaborate on large multi-disciplinary projects ensuring design intent in technical docs.
• Mentor and train junior and mid-level staff.
• Set design direction with leaders and ensure quality reviews.
• Build relationships across Arup teams to pursue opportunities.

Skills

Multidisciplinary experience

Design leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Sustainable design

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture

LAM Malaysia registration

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world

We are seeking an experienced architectural designer and deliverer – who has clear understanding of the design process, engaged with technical authorities and stakeholders, completed buildings and infrastructure projects, and worked within multi-disciplinary teams with successful delivery to clients – developers and contractors

The Opportunity

• Lead and supervise architectural design and project delivery, ensuring excellence and integration of sustainable design principles.
• Collaborate on large multi-disciplinary projects, maintaining compliance with regulations and ensuring design intent is reflected in technical documentation.
• Mentor and train junior and mid-level staff, supporting their development and contributing to team growth.
• Work with leaders to set design direction, manage commercial outcomes, and uphold rigorous quality reviews.
• Build strong relationships across Arup’s infrastructure, buildings, and consulting teams to pursue new opportunities.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Holds a recognized Master’s degree in Architecture and preferably be a Registered Architect with LAM in Malaysia.
• Minimally 8-10 years’ experience in leading design practices with a strong focus on design and delivery.
• Demonstrates strong multidisciplinary project experience across the science, industrial, rail, transport, and infrastructure sectors, with preferred experience in data centres, master planning, and urban design
• Demonstrates collaborative working style, able to guide teams across multiple projects and disciplines.
• Understands the connection between design intent and detailing through to construction.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Malaysia benefits below:

• Flexible working hours
• Paid maternity leave for 98 days
• Paid paternity leave for 7 working days
• Birthday leave
• Mobile phone allowance
• Travel allowance
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• International mobility opportunities
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination fees
• Exam Leave (6 days)

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Sabena Foo to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.