Architect – HDB Upgrading & Town Renewal

HDB Housing & Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The HDB Housing & Development Board is seeking an Architect to join the Upgrading Programmes Section. You will contribute to upgrading and rejuvenation of HDB Towns and housing estates, review strategic policies, and study impacts on existing developments.

You will lead and support site feasibility studies, coordinate upgrading projects, and prepare design briefs for Advisers, Grassroots, and residents. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Education in Architecture recognized by Board of Architects Singapore.
• 3–5 years of local building industry experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review policies and studies affecting existing HDB developments.
• Conduct site/technical feasibility studies for upgrading programmes.
• Coordinate and implement upgrading programmes for HDB Towns and housing estates.
• Formulate design briefs and brief Advisers, Grassroots and residents.
• Lead or participate in Townhall Meetings, Working Committee Meetings, Community Walks.
• Plan, document and develop best practices for stakeholder adoption.
• Undertake ad-hoc studies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Architecture degree

Job description

The HDB Housing & Development Board is seeking an Architect to join the Upgrading Programmes Section. You will contribute to upgrading and rejuvenation of HDB Towns and housing estates, review strategic policies, and study impacts on existing developments.

You will lead and support site feasibility studies, coordinate upgrading projects, and prepare design briefs for Advisers, Grassroots, and residents. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.